Why it’s never good to judge a club on just one result or a set of player sales

On this day in 2001 Arsenal found themselves having been criticised for having no ambition (having sold Anelka, Overmars and Petit for £55m) but were clear at the top of the league.  Unfortunately, they lost the next game 6-1 to Manchester United and finished the season in second, with widespread reports that they were not …