Arsenal's summer has been busy so far to say the least as they gear up for a new Premier League campaign. The Gunners have won five pre-season matches out of five and face Sevilla on Saturday in the final of the Emirates Cup before the season gets underway at Crystal Palace the following Friday.
Plenty of new faces will be involved too, with five new additions made to the squad so far, with over £100million spent. Mikel Arteta will be hoping that will help his side close the gap to a top four finish, having missed out on a potential return to the Champions League last season by the narrowest of margins.
With business conducted early in the window from Arsenal, the manager outlined the importance of having his new squad members settle into the side. Arteta said: "It’s ideal for any coach that you ask, the earlier you get the players, the better. Because you need to get them in the cohesion of the team, understanding each other, relaxed and comfortable socially around the team and the fact that he [Gabriel Jesus] has been with us for a few weeks makes a huge difference."
