Arsenal FC
🏴Premier League·2025–26·1th21W / 7D / 3LUCL
Manager:Mikel Arteta
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Points
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Goal Diff
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Goals For
Formation
4-3-3
Press
High press
Budget
Elite
Squad Value
€1230M
Avg Age
26.0 yrs
Recent Form
Last 10 matches
Last 10
5W2D3L
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Top Scorer
Scamacca
8 goals
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Most Assists
De Ketelaere
7 assists
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Best Rating
Éderson
7.4 avg
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Most Apps
Carnesecchi
30 apps
Tactical Identity
4-3-3High PressAlt: 4-2-3-1In poss: 3-2-2-3 build-up — inverted fullback (Timber) drops into CM role forming double pivot, LB pushes wide, front three maintains shape with inside forwards in half-spacesOut of poss: 4-3-3 high press — aggressive front line pressure with Gyökeres as trigger, compact vertical lines, aggressive counter-press immediately after ball loss
Possession-dominant, positional play, high press triggers. Saka and Martinelli provide width. Ødegaard and Eze as creative dual threats. Gyökeres transforms goal threat. Zubimendi adds world-class pivot.
Arteta's evolved Guardiola-influenced system. Inverse full-backs (Timber tucking inside), high pressing from front, positional superiority in build-up. Rice and Zubimendi as double pivot option. Ødegaard still the creative fulcrum. Gyökeres at CF finally gives Arsenal the clinical No.9 they needed.
Formation
4-3-3Position
Recruitment need
Selected role
Positional Needs
CFcritical
Gyökeres signed — now need backup striker in case of injury; Jesus aging
Budget: €50MAge ≤ 27
LBmedium
Calafiori/Lewis-Skelly experiment — need proven attacking LB at elite level
Budget: €40MAge ≤ 27
Squad Overview
€1230M
Squad Value
26.0
Avg Age
Key Players
Bukayo SakaViktor GyökeresDeclan RiceMartin ZubimendiWilliam SalibaGabriel Magalhães
League Position
5Juventus
WLWDW
546Roma
WWDLW
547Atalanta BC
WDWLL
508Lazio
DWLDW
439Bologna
LDWWL
42Expiring Contracts
Summer 2026 · 1 player
Player
Pos
Age
Value
Piero Hincapié
CB
24
€50M
Balkan Connections
Relevant for agent relationships
No Balkan connections on record