While Arsenal may have lost out in a title race they led for 248 days last season, it was a campaign that will likely prove transformational for the club.
The Gunners have had their noses pushed out when it comes to the Champions League conversation for some seasons now, having been absent from the competition since the 2016/17 campaign. In that time they have become accustomed to Europa League football and forced to watch on as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea enjoyed considerable, money-spinning success in European football’s elite knockout club competition.
Next season it will be Liverpool who will be looking on in envy as a fifth-placed finish in 2022/23 means they will be absent from the Champions League for the first time since 2016/17 - the same season where Arsenal made their last appearance.
