Following another significant summer investment, 2018 is a pivotal season for Mikel Arteta and his vision. After such a promising 2022/23 season, fans will be expecting the Gunners to go up a gear this season.
Arteta's young side were thrashed 4-1 at the Etihad last season as they stumbled down the home straight in the title race after leading for much of the season.
Now it's about trying to win more games." United must ensure Mainoo is satisfied and tie him down to an improved contract before next season to reflect his booming status in the squad.
Big-spending Chelsea eased to a 3-1 win at Brighton, but Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga made another blunder. AFP Sport picks out five things we learned from the opening weekend of the season.
Hazard spotted at Stamford BridgeSports Brief reported that Hazard was spotted at Stamford Bridge before the 1-1 draw between his former club and visiting Liverpool.
"If I see my manager saying that, then there's no way I just let that ride until the end of the season. And it looks like some players are just trying to get to the end of the season."
Barcelona stunned Real Madrid for the third time this season following their 1-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu over the weekend. Ivan Rakitic scored the only goal which which handed the Catalans maximum victory after regulation period.
It is claimed Sanchez's teammates at Old Trafford are now trying to use this to their advantage, with De Gea said to be eyeing £300,000-a-week terms in a new deal.
The trend continues when goals scored are considered, as home teams in the current Champions League season have recorded 1.63 goals per game, compared to 0.75 goals per game for away teams.