The Baggies have banished their reputation of being a yo-yo club between the top two divisions by guaranteeing a fourth successive campaign of Barclays Premier League football.And, as a result, he believes Arsenal's current run without a trophy is just part of football's cycle of different teams enjoying periods of success.Everything has been challenging in different amounts, because the league is completely different to La Liga. Coming here and not speaking the language, being unable to communicate with my team-mates, is one of many difficult situations that is making me grow as a person and as a player.But Clarke knows eighth-placed Albion have to continue to look to strengthen ahead of the encounter with Arsenal at the Hawthorns.It's just the way it is in football that, at different times, different clubs will be up there challenging and being the main one or two.He said: "We have been thinking about next season's plans since September last year. It's something we're always looking and thinking about, how we can improve what we have.Baggies midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu will start a three-game ban for his sending-off at West Ham but Clarke has a ready-made replacement in James Morrison who has recovered from a hamstring injury.We would like to think that's going to continue, but if you stand still in the Premier League, other teams come charging past you.There's also a different style of play, as I've said before there's an emphasis on reaching your opponent's goal as quickly as possible. I've been here two months now and little by little I am adapting to this style of play. I am happy to be here.It's important we don't stand still, it's important we look to improve the squad we have and give the players we've got a bit of help for next season.
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