Arsenal looks to defend title amid managerial changes in EPL
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Arsenal squad prepares for the 2026-27 Premier League season having finished last year in first place. With several rivals changing managers, there is potential for Arsenal to secure back-to-back titles for the first time in over 90 years. The team's performance in the upcoming matches will determine their title defense. Predictions from The Guardian's writers favor Arsenal to finish first once again.
- •Arsenal finished as champions in the 2025-26 season.
- •Several rivals are undergoing managerial changes.
- •The Guardian predicts Arsenal will finish first again.
- •This season marks a potential for consecutive titles.
- 11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Premier League 2026-27 preview No 1: Arsenal
"With most of their rivals changing managers, can the champions go back-to-back for the first time in more than 90 years? Guardian writers’ predicted position: 1st (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 1st Continue reading...
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