The Gunners were two points shy of Manchester City’s total and now must reassess this summer ahead of launching yet another attempt. Edu has already commented on the club’s transfer plan.

“This has to be a process that takes weeks and weeks. On my table, I have reports with over 180 pages of a player.

It is really detailed. Physical, technical, mental profile – if you have experience of Premier League, if you will be able to adapt.

It has it all. We analyse our shortcomings, where we can improve, where we can invest and from there we go in search of this new name.

What I am going to do now, we have been discussing since January. It is not my decision or Mikel.

It’s from a whole group.” The north London side will be taking a considered approach in the coming months but will likely see some new faces in the side in time for next season.

Who could make Arteta’s dream XI for the opening day? The Spanish goalkeeper cemented himself as the club’s No.1 last term after arriving when the season was already underway.

Arsenal’s backline was a real strength last term as the side kept more clean sheets than anyone else. Left back was an area of inconsistency last term.

The Dutch defender played in Arsenal’s first and last games of the season after missing the bulk of the season with an ACL injury. The 22-year-old offers flexibility for Arteta but full back may provide his quickest route into the side.

Declan Rice’s arrival last summer felt like a landmark move for the Gunners and he proved a crucial cog, while Martin Odegaard produced an outstanding season as captain of the club. There remains an opportunity to fill out Arsenal’s midfield however, particularly if Thomas Partey departs in the coming weeks.