From Kepa to Zubimendi, can the end of fasting?

Gilabola.com – Mikel Arteta entered the most crucial season in his manager’s career with Arsenal. After returning to be satisfied in the Premier League runner-up position for three consecutive seasons, the manager promised that this summer would be an important turning point.

The promise was no joke: With the arrival of Andrea Berta’s new sports director, The Gunners carried out a big maneuver in the transfer market.

Names such as Martín Zubimendi, Christian NØrgaard, Noni Hikeke, Viktor Gyökeres, Cristhian Mosquera, to Kepa goalkeeper Arrizabalaga is now officially part of the London cannon squad. The question: Will this brand -new row be able to bring Arsenal up one level to become a Premier League champion for the first time since the 2004 Invincibles era?

Gyökeres: New Hope on Arsenal’s Front Line

The presence of Viktor Gyökeres in the position of the main striker answered the long longing of fans of the number 9 sharp figure. The Swedish striker was recruited with high expectations after scoring 97 goals in 102 matches with Sporting CP. Arsenal reportedly have to spend more than Rp3.9 trillion for all purchases this season.

However, Gyökeres has never tasted the Premier League despite being part of the Brighton squad and appearing impressive with Coventry at the Championship. The challenge immediately confronted: scoring goals in the world’s most difficult league and brought Arsenal champions.

Zubimendi and Madiceke: Ideal Companion for Saka and Rice

Zubimendi, Sociedad’s mainstay midfielder, is predicted to be an ideal tempo regulator in midfield. Its presence can support Declan Rice and revive the role of Captain Martin Ødegaard who last season appeared less biting.

Meanwhile, Noni Hayakeke is expected to be a quality backup option for Bukayo Saka, as well as a serious competitor for Gabriel Martinelli on the left side. Last season, Raheem Sterling failed to have a significant impact on this role.

Eze awaits, but it takes fresh funds

Although young stars like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have shown extraordinary potential, many people consider Arsenal to still lack creativity in attack. The plan to recruit Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace was hung. To balance finances, Arsenal must release players first before the end of August.

Overshadowed by Liverpool’s big shopping

With a total expenditure close to Rp4 trillion, Arsenal are indeed active in the transfer market. But seeing Liverpool-who overtake them with a difference of 10 points last season-more shopping, some fans wonder if Arsenal shopping is enough to compete at the top.

Arsenal’s squad does look more solid than last season. But rivals also strengthen themselves, and this season can be a determinant of the fate of Arteta in Emirates.

Arteta has to pay the club’s confidence

The failure to win the trophy last season was painful, although Arsenal had reached the Champions League semifinals. Since being appointed five years ago, the FA Cup trophy at the beginning of the term of office became the only concrete achievement of Arteta. Now, with full support of management and deeper squad, there is no reason to fail.

Arteta can no longer blame the depth of the squad like last season. The key player injury had made Arsenal swayed, but this season the scenario should be avoided.

The impact of co -ownership and changing director

Edu Gaspar’s departure last November had disrupted the January transfer plan, but the entry of Andrea Berta brought new enthusiasm. On the other hand, the club owner, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, was named the most valuable sports ownership group in the world with assets reaching Rp330 trillion. They did not hesitate to fund a large project this summer, but the results must be seen in the field.

New hope at Emirates: Gyökeres, the expected front -line solution

The sharpness became a big problem last season: None of the Arsenal players scored 10 goals in the Premier League. Hope is now stacked to Gyökeres, whose productivity is extraordinary in Portugal. But the Premier League is a different test, and Arsenal must find a way to maximize their abilities.

Gyökeres defeated other candidates such as Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) and Alexander Isak (Newcastle) in the Arsenal shopping list.

Max Dowman: The youngest prospective Premier League player?

If it wasn’t for league regulations, Max Dowman might have broken the record of Ethan Nwaneri as the youngest debutant of the Premier League. The 15 -year -old attacking midfielder even made Arteta amazed after performing brilliantly and scored a penalty in a preseason match against Newcastle in Singapore.

Arteta called Dowman a “special talent,” and many parties believed his official debut was only a matter of time.

Special focus: Martin Ødegaard, captain who must rise

Martin Ødegaard appeared below standard last season. Only scored 3 league goals, he was also more often pulled out because of an ankle injury that disturbed his performance. As a captain, Ødegaard must return to being a team of team attacks.

With the lack of creative options-only Nwaneri and Dowman are alternatives-the artta really needs Ødegaard to rediscover his chemistry with Saka and give a mature supply to Gyökeres on the front lines.