Arsenal won the league in 88/89 and were the top scores in the league. A team which had flair in midfield.
In 90/91 they were second top scorers in the league and played with 2 high quality attacking Wingers in merson and limpar.
People think just because Arsenal had a world class defence that they were boring, it's far from the case.
GG became negative in style play 12-18 months after winning 2nd title. Arsenal played benfica in Europe Cup and were taken apart in 2nd leg at Highbury by a technically better side. GG then resorted to playing in a more defensive manner in Europe to cope. That then also start to happen in the league, also letting players like Thomas, Rocastle. Limpar go and bring in sub standard replacements ad far as league football went
Anyone comparing Arteta terrorist football to how Arsenal won two league titles needs a good slap. Nor did they watch Arsenal play in those 2 league winning seasons.