Arsenal are riding high after their Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, securing a spot in the final for the first time since 2006. With four games left across the Premier League and Champions League, Mikel Arteta's side are on the verge of history, needing three wins to secure their first league title since 2004 and a European trophy for the first time in the club's history.
Mirror Football has examined how Arteta should line up next season with a fully fit squad and new signings. David Raya remains the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper after a third consecutive Premier League Golden Glove award, while Jurrien Timber, despite recent fitness issues, is still among the best one-vs-one defenders in the country.
William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have cemented their status as the best central defensive partnership in European football, with Arteta hoping to keep the duo for years to come. Riccardo Calafiori, despite constant injury issues, is the undisputed first choice at left-back due to his attacking prowess.
In midfield, the balance has looked off for much of the season, with £51m summer arrival Martin Zubimendi not the No.6 many expected. However, Arteta appears to have found the solution in Myles Lewis-Skelly, who impressed in high-pressure games against Fulham and Atletico Madrid, providing progressive passes and confidence on the ball.
The new-look midfield partnership of Declan Rice and Lewis-Skelly offers a better balance, with Rice's engine and security on the ball complemented by Lewis-Skelly's creativity. This change could see Zubimendi drop to the bench, while the captaincy may be reassigned as Arteta looks to build a team capable of sustained success.
