Arsenal are on the verge of historic success but the Gunners must still address clear squad weaknesses this summer to stay ahead of the chasing pack next season
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, speaks to the media in a post match press conference after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Mikel Arteta has important decisions to make this summer(Image: David Ramos - UEFA, UEFA via Getty Images)
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This summer presents Arsenal with the opportunity to not only reflect on an incredibly successful season but to also make decisive changes as they prepare for the next campaign. Mikel Arteta's side are just five matches away from potentially claiming a historic league and European cup double.
The Gunners sit six points clear at the top of the Premier League table ahead of Manchester City, who have two games in hand, with only three fixtures remaining for Arsenal themselves.
They are also on the verge of their first Champions League final appearance since 2006 ahead of Tuesday night's second-leg clash with Atletico Madrid, having secured a 1-1 draw in Spain in the first-leg.
In goal
David Raya of Arsenal inspects the pitch alongside Kepa Arrizabalaga prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Arsenal have solid options in goal(Image: Getty)
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William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Manchester, England.
William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are two of the best players in their positions(Image: Getty)
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Declan Rice of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Final match Arsenal and between Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on March 22, 2026 in London, England.
Declan Rice has been the standout player this season(Image: Charlotte Wilson/Offside, Offside via Getty Images)
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Martin Odegaard of Arsenal applauds fans after the Carabao Cup Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on March 22, 2026 in London, England.
Martin Odegaard is no longer the same player(Image: Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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Bukayo Saka of Arsenal FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Arsenal Stadium on March 17, 2026 in London, United Kingdom.
Bukayo Saka is a key player for Arsenal(Image: Getty Images)
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Viktor Gyokeres scores for Arsenal against Fulham in the Premier League
Viktor Gyokeres scored a brace for Arsenal against Fulham in the Premier League(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
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