The gloomy stats reflected in Arsenal fanbase's current mood

Many Arsenal fans are grappling with a pressing question: have the Gunners regressed this season? And if so, why?

After 22 Premier League games, Arsenal have won 12 matches - only two fewer than at the same stage last year.

They have also lost fewer games - so far so good.

However, they have drawn eight times, three more than any other top-five side.

Alarmingly, in six of those draws, Arsenal have surrendered winning positions. Only against Fulham, when they went behind in the 12th minute to a stunning Raul Jimenez strike, and the 0-0 stalemate with Everton at the Emirates, did this trend differ.

Much has been made of Arsenal's lack of cutting edge in attack, with many continuing to point to a lack of available forwards, especially now Gabriel Jesus faces an extended time out of the game to add to Bukayo Saka still being months from returning.

But Arsenal now take fewer shots per game (14 compared to 17 last season, according to stats on the Premier League's website), though their accuracy has improved. Leandro Trossard's winner on Wednesday in the north London derby showcased exactly why Arsenal need to test out goalkeepers more. In the words of James Bond's M: "Take the damn shot!"

The issues in attack are causing problems defensively, putting an often makeshift back four under unnecessary pressure.

Arsenal have kept clean sheets in just a third of their games this season, down from nearly 50% last year. David Raya, despite his quality, faces significantly more action, making 2.36 saves per game compared to 1.45 last season.

The Gunners are second in the league - technically an improvement on last season's third-place standing at this stage.

But the stats tell a gloomier story, which is definitely reflected in the mood of the fanbase at the moment.

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