Arsenal have been warned against spending too much money on Declan Rice this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his side in preparation for even tougher competition next season. The Gunners weren't expected to mount a serious title charge this year but will now need to take advantage of their situation to ensure they are in the mix again for 2023/24.
With Newcastle and Manchester United both looking set to secure a top four spot alongside Arsenal and Manchester City there are at least three other clubs - Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool - who will all have their sights set on gatecrashing the party next term. Seven sides into just four spots doesn't go so getting the upper hand now will be key.
The transfer work done in the past two seasons has already proved fruitful for Arsenal who have seen the benefits of trusting a group of young players over a period of time rather than relying on immediate results. They will have the chance to fish in a bigger pond of talent this summer, though.
