It has been much easier in the past, when stronger players frequentely graced us with their presence and occasionally lost to little us.
But the rating pool is smaller now, so I had to adjust.
The new strategy is this: I do not aim to win the Arena anymore. I play only a few games and withdraw, until I get 5 or ten more points.
Advantages: I don't get tired, don't make more mistakes, don't lose as many points.
Disadvantages: I cannot get the first place anymore.