Champions
Arsenal have strengthened again though
Chelsea and
Manchester City will challenge in a league made more competitive by the arrival of Spurs and Manchester United
The champions are back on their perch after a dominating run of nine consecutive league titles was ended by
Liverpool in 2013. Arsenal had lost their way under Pedro Martínez Losa before the arrival of Joe Montemurro. Now, the team seem to have rediscovered their identity and they play with a purpose and swagger that is joyful to watch. A devastatingly long injury list threatened to derail last season’s campaign but those players are returning now and, as Arsenal have recruited well, they have to be favourites to retain their title.