Predicting Arsenal's 2025/26 Season: Will the Gunners finally claim the championship after years of close calls?
In the upcoming Premier League season, Arsenal is expected to finish in third place, according to Fantasy Football Tips' (FFT) season preview. The Gunners have shown significant improvement under manager Mikel Arteta, with a squad that embodies the club he served as captain.
Mikel Arteta, currently ranked at number 7 in our website's list of the best managers in the world, is working diligently to build a team that strikes a balance between the club's recent physical style and the free-flowing fluidity of the past.
One of the key areas Arteta aims to address is Arsenal's lack of transitional threat, central incision, and dominance in the opposition's box. This can be addressed by signing an actual striker, a move that fans and pundits alike have been calling for.
Bukayo Saka, an academy winger and considered Arsenal's best player, defines this team. Saka had the most assists and chances created per 90 minutes in the top flight in the 2024/25 season, making his fitness a crucial factor for Arsenal's success.
The team's attack could also benefit from the return of Gabriel Jesus, pre-knee injury, who Tim Stillman, a Gooner, believes would greatly strengthen the squad.
Arsenal's midfield is set for a revamp with the acquisition of Martin Zubimendi, a promising midfielder expected to bring much-needed unpredictability to the team.
Meanwhile, the defence looks solid with the addition of Riccardo Calafiori, an Italian defender, who offers a fresh perspective and a dose of youth to the squad.
However, not everything has been smooth sailing. Marc Cucurella, a recent addition to the team, has been identified as the pantomime villain by Tim Stillman due to his attempts to do a hatchet job on Saka.
In terms of off-field changes, Tim Stillman, a Gooner, would like to see a reevaluation of ticket pricing at Arsenal.
As the season unfolds, Arsenal fans will be keeping a close eye on the team's progress, hoping for a successful campaign and a return to the glory days.
In other news, a debut for Max Dowman, aged 15, is expected in the upcoming season. Fans are eager to see the young talent in action and what he can bring to the team.
For those interested in Arsenal news and updates, Tim Stillman recommends following the social media account "Poorly Drawn Arsenal."
Finally, Tim Stillman, a Gooner, is most looking forward to visiting Budapest's Puskas Arena for the Champions League Final. Despite the team's exit from the competition in the semi-finals, the spirit of Arsenal remains undeterred, ready to take on the next challenge.
As for the opposition, Bruno Fernandes is identified as the player who grinds Tim Stillman's gears due to his incessant whining. Meanwhile, the giant cannon banner ahead of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against PSG was considered naff and potentially deflating for the team.
Despite these challenges, the Arsenal faithful remain optimistic about the upcoming season, hoping for a return to the top of the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta's vision for Arsenal includes improving their transitional threat, central incision, and dominance in the opposition's box, potentially achieved by signing a new striker.
Arsenal fans eagerly anticipate the debut of young talent Max Dowman in the upcoming season, hoping to witness his contribution to the team.
