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In recent times, Arsenal fans have had to endure pre-season's of pain and suffering as money-rich clubs have pulled up at the Emirates stadium with briefcases laden with cash hoping to turn the heads of some of our most influential stars. And they've gotten it right too.
As the club sticks to it's model of being self-sustainable, players look elsewhere to earn more money and win trophies. Our strict wage policy, stadium debt and outdated commercial deals do not allow us to compete with the mega rich clubs of today.
Despite all the restrictions the club have placed upon themselves, we've somehow managed to compete on the field and have qualified for the Champions League for the last 15 years. Quite a feat for a club that have never bought a player for more then £20m.
This pre-season has shown some positive signs despite our double Footballer of the Year captain telling the fans on his personal website that he and the club disagree on the way it should be moving forward. We've done some business early on, signing German international Lukas Podolski and last years French Ligue 1's top scorer Olivier Giroud.
Santi Cazorla, our most recent signing, is probably the most exciting one of the lot. Targeted by Wenger to replace Cesc Fabregas last pre-season, the midfielder comes in to add some creative flair to our midfield and also, more than likely, to be available as Jack Wilshere recovers from his injury problems.
The players we have brought in, including Arteta from last season, are experienced and at a good age. I wouldn't say we've seen the end of Arsene Wenger's 'Project Youth' but we are certainly seeing a change of ideas for the club, and rightly so.
Whether or not Robin van Persie stays, I feel we have a well balanced squad that can challenge. The three additions will add some much needed attacking strength to the squad and their responsibility for goal getting will be shared.
I doubt whether the transfer activity is over for the Arsenal especially where players leaving the club is concerned. Wenger has mentioned the names of three players who would be leaving and this excludes our captain. What matters though is that Arsenal have done their business early and I feel this puts the club firmly in the driving seat.
On paper, our squad looks much improved and stronger than recent seasons and because of this I think the team can improve on last seasons position of 3rd and hopefully reach one or two cup finals.
Up The Arse!
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