Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Arsenal's calm summer keeps them ahead of uncertain rivals
Champions Arsenal enter the new season with steady growth, not drama, and already look the team to beat.
Arsenal
team
Competition
Community Shield
Opponent
Manchester City
Key signing
Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle
Title margin
Won by 7 points last season
What happened. Arsenal have made only a few additions this summer, including Bruno Guimaraes, and are already strong favourites to retain the Premier League title as rivals face uncertainty.
- Arsenal's squad depth and quality make them favourites.
- Injuries to Saliba and Timber have prompted interest in defenders.
- Rivals like Man City have lost Guardiola, adding to uncertainty.
With two weeks left in the window, more signings could put Arsenal out of reach.
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