The Arsenal preseason of 2022 might be the most important for many years. The Gunners suffered at the beginning of the 2021/22 season not only due to the lack of available players because of positive Covid-19 results, but a lack of integrated signings.
Takehiro Tomiyasu, Aaron Ramsdale and Martin Odegaard were all signed to Arsenal after the season had kicked off. Mikel Arteta and Edu cannot afford to repeat this grave mistake this summer and effectively restrict their season quite as they did in the last campaign.
The area of most intrigue remains the striking department. Unsurprising, when both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette have now departed.