According to Goal, we will have a look at how Arsenal looking for next season. After making some strong signings and having a pretty decent pre-season, will they finally win it all. Arsenal end up as runners-up for two consecutive seasons. The Gunners were unlucky after losing to Pep Guardiola and Manchester City for the title race twice. This was a really heartbreaking moment for Arsenal fans. However, let’s take a look at how far the club has come in recent years. Arsenal used to be a joke club some years ago. They used to struggle for a top-four finish. In some seasons, Arsenal may end up winning the FA Cup, but that was their luckiest moment.
Things started to change after Mikel Arteta took over Arsenal. Arteta was an assistant manager under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. After learning from the best manager in the world for a few years, Arteta went to make a name for himself. After a poor start at Arsenal, Arteta made fans believe in the process. These words later became famous and the basis of a new Arsenal team. Arteta started giving chances to youngsters, and the squad started improving a lot.
Arsenal looking better than last season
Last season, Arsenal were unlucky; they missed out on winning the league title. However, the Gunners deserve credit for having the best defensive record in the league. The majority of the credit goes to the center-back partnership of William Saliba and Gabriel. William Saliba has become one of the best defenders in the Premier League currently. Arsenal only conceded 29 goals in the Premier League last season. Saliba was also called by Didier Deschamps for the France Euro 24 campaign. However, the French center back managed to keep his form and help France keep one of the best defensive records in the tournament.
To make sure their impressive defensive performance from last season continues, Arsenal signed Italian sensation Riccardo Calafiori. The young Italian defender helped Bologna last season secure fifth place in Serie A and secure Champions League football for next season. Calafiori was also called up by the Italian national team for Euro 24. Moreover, Arsenal also made the signing of goalkeeper David Raya permanent this season. Raya was a very reliable figure for Arsenal last season between the sticks. The goalkeeper has full trust in Mikel Arteta and his teammates.
Is Arsenal finally contenders of League title?
Arsenal finally have a world-class squad to challenge for the Premier League title next season. Their defense is very solid. The Arsenal midfield partnership of Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard is very good, as are the engines of the Arsenal team. There are reports that Arsenal may end up signing Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad. This signing can improve their midfielder a lot. In the attack, Arsenal have wonder kid Bukayo Saka. Arsenal fans are also positive and giving their full support to the team for the next season. We can expect Emirates Stadium to be full for every home game.
Arsenal’s pre-season performance was also very good. The Gunners beat Lyon to win the Emirates Cup. In the pre-season tour, they only lost one game against Liverpool. Moreover, the Gunners managed to beat last season’s invincible Bayern Leverkusen. The growth of Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri as potential first-team options in pre-season is a good sign for Mikel Arteta. Gabriel Jesus is also finding his goalscoring form back. After recent criticism for not buying a world-class striker, it looks like Arsenal will be fine for the season with its current squad.
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