It was clear Arsenal would enter a period of transition after Arsene Wenger left the Premier League outfit in May 2018.
The Frenchman had been at the helm for almost 22 years, building multiple teams and becoming the beating heart of the club.
His successor, Unai Emery, did well during his first season in charge - missing out on Champions League qualification by a point - but it was clear a new manifesto was needed.