If there are two things that have become clear so far this summer, it's that Arsenal are looking to get business done early while showing the ambition required to take the team to the next level.
This is exactly what Mikel Arteta was aiming for after suggesting it was time to raise the bar while admitting that the earlier things could be done, the better.
The Spaniard was honest with his concerns about squad strength and depth ahead of a busy 2022/23 season that included European football. It's no secret that the side must be bolstered in order to deal with increased demands, but there will also be the target of ensuring there's no more falling short like last time around.
