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Arsenal (2nd)
RATING: 7/10
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Arsenal's signings haven't been big world-class names per se.
But unlike prior windows; there are some positives:
- Areas addressed
Lichtsteiner (right-back), Sokratis (centre-half), Torreira and Guendouzi (central midfield), and Leno (GK), have all been areas that the club needed to strengthen.
Past windows have seen piecemeal action, and not getting top strikers, defenders, or midfielders, when required. The commonly cited point amongst Arsenal fans in this fashion is only signing Petr Cech in the 2015 summer, which highlighted internal failings at the club and an inability to challenge properly.
- Rapidity
Most of the transfers were done early, and there was no last minute rush as per recent seasons.
With a new tactical approach, and existent talent like Aubameyang, Lacazette, Ozil, etc. could top four be back on? Who knows? It's clear that under Emery, Arsenal will hold a new look and new shape, given the apparent tactical and organisational issues at the club recently.
