Mikel Arteta and Arsenal missed out on the top four and a place in next season's Champions League and will now have to build again as they look to return to Europe's top table.
A capitulation in the final weeks of the season allowed their north London rivals Tottenham to steal a march and pip them by two points. The Gunners did exceed expectations following a summer of recruitment that copped plenty of criticism.
Arsenal's hierarchy and their coach made the decision to try and lower the average age of the squad, bringing in the likes of Ben White, Aaron Ramsdale and Martin Odegaard. The trio have all performed impressively but there is a lack of depth at the Emirates that does need to be addressed.
