The Gunners are on the verge of something special. After Manchester City stumbled at Everton, the Premier League title race is now firmly in Arsenal's hands—and history beckons.

Just two weeks ago, the team suffered back-to-back league defeats, leaving fans wondering if the familiar pattern of near-misses would repeat. But a gritty win over Atletico Madrid and a five-point cushion at the top have flipped the script. Momentum is now a powerful ally.

"Where this club has come from over the last few years—things that hurt you as a player," said Declan Rice, reflecting on Arsenal's three consecutive second-place finishes. "The manager has taken full control. We have kept building, kept pushing each other. This competition and the Premier League—we've gone full throttle. We've found ourselves in a good position with less than a month to go. Sunday now is a massive one."

Mikel Arteta's bold decision to start 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield—only his second start there for the senior side—paid off handsomely. Meanwhile, striker Viktor Gyokeres, fresh off a two-goal weekend, played a crucial role in Bukayo Saka's winning goal. His performance was among the best since joining the club.

Rice, who earned player of the match honors against Atletico, believes Arsenal have "turned a corner." He added, "We went through a stage where we weren't performing at our best—a bit sloppy in our play. But we've found a new way to play again. When you have confidence in football, it's everything. I know everyone is focused."

With the title race in their own hands and a historic double within reach, these Gunners are writing a new chapter. The question now: how many trophies will Arteta's side lift?