Arteta's happy ever after

HE COULD HAVE FOUND THE ONE

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MIKEL ARTETA has spent too long being the bridesmaid and not the bride.

But the Arsenal boss will never get a better chance to win the title than the one he has now because his team and the Premier League trophy appear to be a match made in heaven.

There is still a long, long way to go, but even before Halloween it feels like Arsenal are capable of avoiding another horror story.

They have flattered to deceive in the previous two campaigns - threatened to claim the ultimate prize then faded in the final weeks.

But intelligent managers and sides learn from the past and the perfect storm is brewing in North London for Arsenal.

Arteta's men look nigh on unbeatable - they haven't lost in 10 games in all competitions.