The first full season of Arsenal under Mikel Arteta started with an emphatic win against Fulham. Goals from Alexandre Lacazette, Gabriel and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped overcome Scott Parker’s side, and it provided a window into what life will be like under Arteta.
The Spaniard is keen to make further improvements to his squad and as long as the market remains open, he will be trying to foster deals and progress the club.
The talk about Thomas Partey has not quietened, while a move for Houssem Aouar remains the subject of speculation. Elsewhere, there are other players at the Emirates facing an uncertain future with Arteta needing to be something of a wheeler-dealer in the final weeks of the window.
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