Another big summer transfer window awaits Arsenal and the fact that the foundations for a successful one have already been laid could be great news heading into the next couple of months.
Whilst the Gunners' quest to be crowned this season's Premier League champions are set to end in failure following Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion, leaving Manchester City on the brink as a result, it's worth pointing out what steps were taken for Mikel Arteta's side to even be in a title challenge.
"Obviously the physical aspect is very important," the Spaniard outlined when speaking to the club's official website last summer. "After five weeks, the players need to get in good shape and the best possible condition to compete at the levels that the Premier League requires.
