As the 2025\/26 Premier League season approaches, AFC Flair spoke plainly about Arsenal’s readiness and where improvement is still required. The supporter highlighted a clear priority from last season and welcomed recent additions while remaining sceptical over other moves.<\/p>\n
On the central lesson from 2024\/25, AFC Flair was blunt. “One lesson that has to be learnt from last season, is that we need more depth. We had too many injuries and now we have brought in the depth we needed we should be able to compete.” That need for reinforcement frames much of the rest of their assessment.<\/p>\n
The manager’s mandate was described in uncompromising terms. “It\u2019s do or die now Arteta, he has to deliver Arsenal trophies. He has spent the last five years building this squad and we have finished second in the last three seasons. It\u2019s time to start delivering especially with the squad we now have.” The expectation is clear: years of progress demand tangible silverware.<\/p>\n
On recruitment the verdict was mixed. “I think that this transfer window has been underwhelming for Arsenal , the signings of Mosquera and Zubimendi have been good. But the rest of the signings don\u2019t make me scream Premier League champions come the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n
There has been a lot of talk about Eze, however his preferred position is as a no.10. If we are buying him for the left-wing, it\u2019s a bad signing. And the fact that we splashed \u00a350M on Noni Madueke infuriated me ever more. Yes, he\u2019s a good player and i\u2019m happy that he\u2019s here as he is good depth, but \u00a350M for a bench player?<\/p>\n
However, Viktor Gyokeres was a good signing, let\u2019s just see if he lives up to the hype and expectations in the Premier League .” The supporter singled out two midfield additions as players to monitor. “I think Martin Zubimendi and Max Dowman will be great additions to the squad. They\u2019re the ones to watch for me.” <\/p>\n
On squad depth and recognition, AFC Flair named a player they feel deserves more minutes. “The most underrated player at Arsenal is, by far, Jakub Kiwior. The way he stepped up for Gabriel at the end of last season was extraordinary. He deserves more game time.”<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, the fan is eager for big fixtures and cautious about the title race. “I\u2019m most looking forward to playing Liverpool. These last few years we have put a fight up against them. Now that we have strengthened and they have strengthened it should be a good watch, also in terms of the title race.” Admiration for an opponent was also admitted. “I do secretly admire Jeremie Frimpong. I think he\u2019s a fantastic player, his speed and the way he helps that right-hand side. Liverpool did really well getting him for the price they did.”<\/p>\n
The season prediction remained conservative. “Arsenal will finish second again this season. Simply, we haven\u2019t got a good enough squad yet to win the league. A statement signing on that left-hand side is needed then maybe I will say first, but it would need to be either a Rodrygo or Rafael Leao for me to start saying that.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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