Mikel Arteta and Edu have been building a squad at Arsenal that has allowed them to compete this season for the title and presently leave the five points clear at the top of the table. Manchester City, their closest rivals, would win their fifth Premier League accolade in the past six seasons if they overcome the Gunners’ challenge.
Arsenal don’t just want to win the title this season but hope to emulate City’s dominance and establish themselves as regular challengers for the league. The squad that is leading the way in this campaign, however, might need to take a leaf out of Pep Guardiola’s book to ensure their plan succeeds.
Although it might not seem immediately obvious where the tweaks to the starting XI need to happen for a side clear at the top, the deeper part of the midfield contains some of the most experienced heads. Although Thomas Partey is sure to face competition from Declan Rice should he arrive, the Gunners have made him their priority summer target football.london understands, he is unlikely to allow the West Ham man to waltz straight in and for good reason.
