I can't help agreeing with you on this one. Thou we may not be in a title challenging position this season, the squad have been on the up for an extended period, unlike previous seasons where we fade away towards the end. For the 1st time in many moons, the team seem to be in unison, playing with pride and passion.....overall they just seem happy to be out there representing the Gunners.
I know I have been a strong advocate for AW's departure, but surely he has to be given a considerable amount of credit for our current state. I think he is where he wants to be now with this squad, but must shed the few dead weight and sign a few quality players this summer (Podolski, et al). Do that and we should be able to not only challenge for the title next season, but win it (yea I said it).
This is the ideal senario.
I want us to back it up with a good finish to the season though. Can see us dropping points, but hopefully it'll be of little damage.