Arsenal: 8 Changes Arsene Wenger Must Make To Prevent A Second Drought

The drought is over. For Arsenal fans, the day has finally come to etch a new trophy onto that long banner of trophies around the Emirates Stadium and finally 2005 doesn't stand alone. 2014 will take its place. The euphoria of such things was clearly evident watching the victorious players celebrating on the Wembley pitch Saturday night. 9 years of a pressure valve cranked to the maximum finally released and suddenly Arsenal fans, players and all associated with the club can breathe again. That said, through the euphoria, I couldn't help but pay attention to what a lot of the players said on the pitch after the victory against Hull. "A platform" seemed to be the nominal phrase of choice. This is "a platform" to bigger and better things. Is it, though? Or is this merely a pit-stop on a far greater, longer circuit of mediocrity? Saturday night was a time for celebration, as an Arsenal fan. Sunday was a time for paracetamol and bed rest if you were an Arsenal fan! As for today, now the question of the future must be answered and if Arsené Wenger, Aaron Ramsey and every other player who stood on that pitch and called Saturday's win €œa platform€ wants to see their prophecy come true, the realism of the situation is that there are quite a few changes that need to be made. This season has been one of intense highs and shuddering lows for Arsenal. 150+ days atop the Premier League table, only to find ourselves in our usual birth of 4th come the close of game 38. Heavy, harrowing away defeats to Liverpool, Manchester City, Everton and Chelsea provide a plethora of issues that need to be addressed if Arsenal wish to challenge once again for England's top crown next year. Tactical changes, personnel changes, mentality changes. Here are 8 prominent changes Arsenal must undergo if they wish this FA Cup victory to be that €œplatform€ and prevent 2014 from becoming the new 2005.