If a week is a long time in football then a fortnight is an eternity, as the sharp contrast in feeling around the Emirates right now can testify to.
After ripping through London City Lionesses and West Ham in their opening two games to score nine times, one goal and two points in their next two matches at Man Utd and at home to a winless Aston Villa side has already raised external questions - rightly or wrongly - about Arsenal's title credentials.
It seems wild so early into any season. But in a league where perennial winners Chelsea can go an entire campaign unbeaten, there is a certain feeling of deja vu in north London after six seasons without a WSL title.
Arsenal have made a habit of tripping up in games they are supposed to win. Two years ago they finished five points off the top