We do seem a bit stronger mentally right now and we have got a decent captain (which is different from the last few years). If we stays (I think he will) and we sign some decent players in the summer (sceptical, but there are some more hopeful noises about getting business done early this time) then we might have more of a basis for improvement.
Wenger has never been a great tactician or a great motivator. Our best sides under him have always had a strong captain and other strong characters, I do see a bit more hope that we have that again right now but we'll see.