“It’s now been over two decades since Arsenal were last crowned Premier League champions. Five FA Cup victories have eased the long wait in the years since, but an elusive 14th league title remains the priority in north London, with a third consecutive second-place finish under Mikel Arteta last season only fuelling their determination to go one better this time around. Arsenal’s recruitment drive this summer speaks to that ambition, having invested close to £200million into the squad, already the second-most lavish window in the club’s history. Martin Zubimendi was the first to arrive, one of Europe’s most coveted deep-lying midfielders, before the arrivals of Noni Madueke and, in particular, Viktor Gyokeres, began to hint at a change of approach at the top of the team — both bringing more direct dribbling and raw power to the front line. …”
NY Times/The Athletic