3 reasons why this is Arsenal's year to win the Premier League

Arsenal have been involved in the last two Premier League title races but have fallen short in both.

Having pushed Manchester City to the final day of the 2023/24 campaign, Mikel Arteta's side have now evolved into genuine title contenders and are more than capable of going the extra step this season.

There are three key reasons why this will finally be Arsenal's year to win the Premier League.

1. Mikel Arteta's more complete team

Arsenal have lacked in certain areas over the past two seasons and this is what has ultimately cost them in the respective title races.

Poor attacking displays at times last season had a big effect on the ultimate fate of the league title. Games in which the Gunners dominated were being lost due to a lack of clinical finishing in front of goal. While many felt Mikel Arteta should have targeted a striker this summer, this was no longer the case after a sublime end of season run of form by Kai Havertz.

Havertz moved to striker for the second half of the season and scored nine goals between February and the end of the campaign. His prolific ability in front of goal eradicated Arsenal's need to sign a natural goalscorer this summer and his instead placed him as the club's first choice striker for this season. Gabriel Jesus suffered an off season last year but improved massively during pre-season. He looks ready to step in when his side are in need of goals and attacking flair this campaign.

Another factor in the Gunners' failure to win the league last season was the lack of a quality and capable left back. Jurrien Timber's injury last August meant Oleksandr Zinchenko would be the club's first choice for the campaign. While a brilliant attacking player, the Ukraine international is extremely shoddy in defence. His poor display in the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa in April, the game that many feel cost the league, made this evidently clear.

Jakub Kiwior did step in for Zinchenko on occasion but struggled at times in attack so it was clear the team was in need of a more capable modern full-back. Riccardo Calafiori was brought in this summer as the answer to this issue. A lack of a replacement for Granit Xhaka was the final major factor in the failure to win the league last season. Arsenal fans hope the impending signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad will solve this issue.

Mikel Arteta has clearly addressed the few issues his team faced last season and as a result has a more complete team at his disposal. He should now be able to take this side the next step and lift the Premier League title this season.

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