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It is said that two new faces are starting, and the signings may not be completed?

1:14pm, 9 August 2025【Football】

There are only two weeks left in the Premier League, and each team is ready to enter the final sprint. Arsenal is one of them. Although its transfer market may not have been completely closed, its main goals have been basically achieved. With such a huge investment, the Gunners' performance next season is extremely exciting. Especially this will be a critical season. Even if the team continues to improve under Arteta, fans will find it difficult to tolerate another year without a championship.

The following is a brief analysis of the changes in the Gunners' lineup in the past few months:

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The Gunners left the team with little impact. The players who left the team at the main level may only be Thomas Parthie who has a free transfer.

Other left players include:

Jorginho (rotating player)

Neto (substitute goalkeeper)

Tilny (deep rotation)

Tavarez (end of loan, bought out by Lazio)

Sterling (end of loan)

However, the reinforcements obtained by this already well-structured team are solid:

Kepa, Norgo: experienced players, filling Neto and Jorginho's positions.

Moscarra: Spanish U21 international, providing defense depth, especially if Kiviol may leave the team.

Subimendi: The candidate to replace Paltyi's midfielder and has the ability to start. But his type is different, which may affect Arsenal's tactical form.

Maduaike: This transfer is puzzling in terms of logic, cost-effectiveness and necessity, but at least the depth of the wing is solved.

Zhekelais: Finally, the 9th of the Zhengyin has arrived! It is expected to solve the long-standing problems of inefficiency in ending and wasted opportunities.

The lineup is gratifying, but still needs targeted reinforcement? The complete lineup of

is as follows:

Goalkeeper: The Espanyol group configuration is completed. David Raya is still the starter, while Kepa provides experience and leadership, which is reminiscent of his previous role as a “player-coach” under Sarri.

defender: versatile players:

Ben White: Ideal for right-back in Arteta system, although he originally joined as a central defender.

Tinbel: competent for all positions in the back line; last season's growth made people almost feel the impact of White's absence.

Kiviore: If you can stay, you can cover the center and left back.

Calafiore: introduced as a left back, but injuries hindered adaptation; replaced by a young English player.

Lewis Skelly: It's that young player! He was originally a midfielder during youth training, but Arteta was giving him different roles.

As mentioned earlier, Moscra will likely be the number one substitute for the top European central defenders combinations - Saliba and Gabriel.

Zinchenko is still in the team, but the expiring contract, high salary and weakened roles have triggered rumors of transfers.

Midfielder:

Midfielder: Renewed with the addition of Subimedi (core of the drag-back organization) and Nolgo (more traditional interceptor).

All-round No. 8: Stable depth: Captain Rice, and Merino, who can now return to his midfield position.

Offensive midfielder: With the arrival of Dzekelish and Maduaike, the substitute choice behind Odegao has been optimized - Havertz and Nvanelli can now play in their natural positions without having to play in the wing. Vieira is still on the team, but it is not clear whether he is within the club's long-term plan or will be loaned out.

Winter: Saka now has Maduaike as a substitute. However, the left wing appears weak. Martinelli is the only full-time left winger as Trosad has been recommended to Dortmund and Asian clubs.

This has sparked rumors about Real Madrid winger Rodrigo's transfer, which is currently unknown, but may turn into a big drama before closing the window. The club is also associated with other winger names.

Forward: It is unclear whether Arsenal intends to rely solely on Dzekelish. Jesus may be sold, and there is not much reliable news about bringing in a second-place center, but even more rumors surrounding a potential new offensive midfielder like Crystal Palace's Eze.

Predictions for the first launch of only two new faces?

Overall, the best starting eleven players in the new season seem to have little change compared to last season, with only two new players entering the starting lineup.

Several outstanding tactical observation points:

1. The midfielder is Subimedi, rather than Rice: Arteta seems to prefer to provide stronger control and pass quality by the "No. 6" - this is obviously a Spanish-style idea. This may also be the reason why the Gunners are still actively chasing Subimedi while trying to renew their contract. In addition, letting Rice plays a midfielder limits his offensive output. Last season proved that Rice could only be at its best when he was given free space for the entire game.

The new balance has been seen in the preseason: when there is no ball, Subimedi drags behind, and Rice presses at a high position; when controlling the ball, Subimedi retreats to respond, and Rice inserts forward vertically, directly connecting to the attack line.

2. Arteta still insists on a full-back recruiting: When other teams gradually give up this tactic, during the offensive organization stage, Lewis Skeley will still recruit into the midfield and side by side with Subimedi. At this time, the goalkeeper lifts up to form a four-man defense line, just like Zinchenko in the past.

3. Zhekelais's debut was only 15 minutes, but the mode was first revealed: Arsenal seemed to be trying to play more vertical passes directly behind the defense line, which is exactly the specialty of Zhekelais's sports during Portugal. This at least adds changes to the Gunners' offense. Premier League opponents are already accustomed to their established routines, and this new dimension may bring more unpredictability.

Do you think this lineup will eventually win the championship trophy?