Arsenal’s next step: title defence may hinge on keeping a drained squad fit

Adding to a capable team is not easy, while the club may not dare to shatter the wage structure for Vinícius Junior After beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona on Saturday evening. It marks a return to action for the Premier League champions, who will want to show their success last season was not a one-off. Retaining the English title is incredibly difficult if you are not Manchester City. No other club has done it since Manchester United won three in succession from 2007 to 2009. Chelsea have done it once

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