By Mikel Arteta's own admission, this summer is going to be a "crucial" one for Arsenal. The Gunners came close to winning a first Premier League title since 2004, but were ultimately pipped to the post by a formidable Manchester City side.
Pep Guardiola's side have set standards that Arteta has admitted his side can't currently reach. "I know we’re not at that level, but we have to find a way," the Spaniard said after Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. "This is not enough."
Edu has already revealed to football.london that plans are underway to bolster Arsenal's chances of closing the gap. There is also the added challenge of Champions League football that the Gunners are going to have to rise to.
