Arsenal preview: Key questions heading into 2026-27 Premier League season

Does Guimaraes complete the midfield? Can Arsenal finally win the Champions League? And who is set for a breakout season?Arsenal begin their first Premier League title defence in 22 years on Friday with a home game against newly promoted Coventry.The Gunners, who lost in the Champions League final on penalties last season, are also hoping this is the season they can finally be crowned champions of Europe.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Barcelona reaches deal with Man City to sign Spain skipper Rodrilist 2 of 3La Liga: The key talking points for Real Madrid before the 2026-27 seasonlist 3 of 3WAFCON: Cameroon beat tournament debutants Malawi to win maiden titleend of listSo the English champions face plenty of key talking points before the season – here are the five key ones.Can Arsenal successfully defend title for the first time in 90 years?With major rivals City and Liverpool rebuilding under Enzo Maresca and Andoni Iraola respectively, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s methods are tested and trusted after ⁠nearly seven years at the helm.His well-established side will be confident they can defy history and win back-to-back titles for the first time since 1935.They have al...