Mikel Arteta reshapes Arsenal roster to pursue successive Premier League titles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has overhauled his squad following last season’s Premier League title win to avoid the performance decline often seen in championship teams. The club parted ways with Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus, bringing in Ezri Konsa, Bruno Guimaraes, and Christos Tzolis to introduce fresh senior leadership. This strategy aims to sustain the defensive control that characterized the club's recent league success while providing a response to their Champions League final loss to PSG last season. Analysts note that while the current tactical focus on maintaining narrow margins proved effective, the team may need to diversify its winning approach to remain competitive. The club is now targeting a second consecutive league trophy, a feat not achieved by the North London side in over 90 years. Arsenal continues to prepare for another European campaign alongside their domestic title defense.
- •Mikel Arteta refreshed the Arsenal squad by signing Ezri Konsa, Bruno Guimaraes, and Christos Tzolis.
- •Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus departed the club this summer.
- •Arsenal finished as Champions League runners-up after a penalty shootout loss to PSG last year.
- •The team aims to retain the Premier League title for the first time in over nine decades.
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