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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-09-02 · via BBC Sport

Premier League rivals spend big but Arsenal still look strong

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Arsenal have opened the Premier League season with two wins and a Community Shield triumph, looking formidable despite a quiet final day of the transfer window. Their main rivals have invested heavily in new players, but questions remain over whether those additions are enough to dethrone the champions. Arsenal's key signings include Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa, while their pursuit of Julian Alvarez ultimately failed.

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Arsenal's quiet window still yielded key additions. Bruno Guimaraes arrived for £75m from Newcastle, while Ezri Konsa joined from Aston Villa. Christos Tzolis also came in, though his debut at Villa Park was difficult. The club's pursuit of Julian Alvarez failed, leaving a potential gap in consistent central striking.

Manchester City responded to a major squad overhaul with unprecedented spending. They paid £125m for Enzo Fernandez, matching the British record, and £116m for Elliot Anderson. Other signings included Ilim

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