Elneny’s impact

It has been a deeply frustrating period for Arsenal, but Mohamed Elneny’s performances have been a source of encouragement. The Egyptian impressed again in their 2-0 win over West Brom on Thursday night…

The empty seats around the Emirates Stadium told their own story. Disenchantment among Arsenal supporters has hit new heights in recent weeks, and for the visit of West Brom many season-ticket holders elected not to return to the scene of Sunday’s insipid 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

It was hardly surprising given how the season has unfolded for Arsene Wenger’s side. A two-point lead at the top of the table has been turned into a 10-point deficit since the start of January, and what looked like a glorious shot at the title has descended into a familiar scramble for the top-four.

The result of the collapse was another muted atmosphere and an end-of-season feel for their meeting with West Brom. The 2-0 victory came too late to revive Arsenal’s title challenge after consecutive draws against West Ham and Palace, but Alexis Sanchez’s brilliant double was not the only positive.

Mohamed Elneny provided another example of what he has to offer. Central midfield became a problem position for Arsenal when they lost Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla to injury in the space of eight days in November, but their January signing has brought balance and composure back to the heart of the team since being thrown into his first Premier League …

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