The reshaping of the Arsenal squad is just one of the adaptations Arteta is making in his quest to end Arsenal’s wait for silverware. “The only thing that (the players) were talking about at the end of last season and the first day through the door is, ‘OK, how are we going to be better? How are we going to do more?’,” he said.

Given the quality and depth now present in the centre of the pitch, it is becoming clear that midfield may be Arsenal’s strongest area. Even without considering fringe players, the club have a wide array of options to call upon, offering both tactical flexibility and resilience over a long and demanding campaign.

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