Arsenalâs second half surge gives fans optimism looking forward Finishing eighth in the Premier League table is never a good thing for a club like Arsenal. After all, the north London outfit has won a plethora of significant trophies during their illustrious history and are used to qualifying for European competitions. While the 2020/21 campaign will be seen as one of the worst seasons in a few decades, there were some noticeable positives to help ease the pain of Arsenal supporters around the world. The Gunners undoubtedly endured a rough start to their 2020/21 campaign. In fact, they found themselves 15th in the table after their first 14 Premier League matches. However, Arsenal managed to collect 47 points from their final 24 league matches (63% of the season). This was the second-most point total of any team in Englandâs top flight. So what helped turn their season around? A large chunk of the improvement comes down to a formation change and the introduction of Emile Smith Rowe.