Arsenal will be looking to finally end their Premier League trophy drought in the 2025/26 season.
The Gunners haven’t won the English top flight since 2004, when Arsene Wenger’s side went the entire campaign unbeaten.
Mikel Arteta has led his team to three consecutive second-place finishes and will be desperate to go one better next term.
Andrea Berta has provided the Spaniard with the tools he needs to compete at the top again, signing six players to bolster the manager’s ranks this summer.
Joe Cole predicts Arsenal to finish fourth in the 2025/26 season
After scoring 17 goals fewer than Liverpool last season, the Gunners’ priority was to add attacking firepower this summer.
Viktor Gyokeres has signed from Sporting CP for £63 million, likely brought in to displace Kai Havertz up front.
The Swede netted 54 goals in 52 games last season in Portugal, so should give the North Londoners some added goalscoring impetus in the final third.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have also signed Noni Madueke from Chelsea to strengthen in the wide areas.
Despite these additions, former Chelsea winger and now pundit Joe Cole has issued a surprise prediction for the Gunners.
The ex-England international has put Arsenal fourth in his predicted Premier League table, behind Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.
This would certainly represent a disappointing campaign for Arteta, given it would likely indicate that the Gunners weren’t even involved in the title race until the wire.
Owen Hargreaves placed Arsenal second, behind only Liverpool.
Arsenal will finish above Chelsea in 2025/26
Whether or not Arsenal can finish above both Manchester City and Liverpool is an open question.
The Citizens improved towards the end of last season and have strengthened their squad in midfield and at left-back.
Meanwhile, reigning Champions Liverpool have spent in excess of £200 million, acquiring two exceptional attacking players in Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.
However, Arsenal are likely to finish above Chelsea, who got worse as last season progressed and haven’t really strengthened in the market.
The West Londoners have brought in the likes of Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap, none of are definitely better than those who came before them.
With the introduction of Champions League football, it’s very possible that Chelsea stand still, or perhaps even regress, while Arsenal are bound to improve with fewer injuries this time around.
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