Though Arsenal collapsed, I think they can look back at this season after all the disappointment and give themselves some credit. They really deserve one. Needless to say, Ferguson's Man United once thrown away an eight point lead with just eight games to go. They regrouped the following season and won the league. I hope to see Arsenal competing for the top next season.
As for the Qatar's bid, those Glazer leeches are not willing to relinquish control of the club. They either milk it dry or sell it an exorbitant price. That's probably the reason why Ratcliffe is their favourite for the deal. And that's why the Qatar dude had to submit another improved bid despite the others not doing so.