It has been a good few days for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal. On Saturday the Gunners defeated Liverpool on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the Community Shield.
Whether or not you consider the Community Shield to be a trophy or not, Arsenal turned in another impressive display against a team that finished above them in the Premier League last season.
Then, on Wednesday, Arsenal completed the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille. The central defender will bolster Arteta’s backline this season as the north London side attempt to seal a return to the Champions League.
Gabriel joins fellow Brazilian Willian in having signed this summer, with Dani Ceballos expected to join on another season-long loan from Real Madrid.
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