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Tom Coley

Mikel Arteta has found his 'Virgil Van Dijk and Erling Haaland' to give Arsenal Liverpool's edge

Arsenal's season could rely on two key areas of the field, and more importantly, two key players. Although it's the depth of the squad that is a concern heading into the final three weeks of the transfer window, Mikel Arteta will need to rival some of the best individuals in Premier League history in order to push for more than a top four spot this season.

Although just getting back into the Champions League itself would be a big achievement, especially with as many as six clubs fighting for the key European places, Arsenal's preparation this summer has seen them billed as competing for more than just a top four position.

The Gunners started the season off with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace and have a favourable start to the campaign on paper, something they must take advantage of in order to truly battle with Chelsea and Tottenham, let alone Liverpool and Manchester City.

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