With the transfer window approaching the final few days, Arsenal have plenty of decisions to make regarding the market and the shape of the squad. Over the past year, such decisions have been much-improved by the Gunners, with a real ruthlessness to their choices.
Whether it has been avoiding certain players that don't fit the system or the financial structure or letting some high-profile players leave the club for the better of the squad, those difficult stances have had to be made. Mikel Arteta is starting to reap the rewards of if, with last season offering an improvement on their previous campaigns but narrowly missing out on a top-four finish.
Three wins from the opening three games of the current season has given hope of going one step further, however, the next few weeks of the window could determine if that becomes a reality or not. With plenty left for Arsenal to do, here's a look at what is on the agenda.
