Detailed Arsenal Season Preview: Insights and Predictions

Everything you need to know for Arsenal’s 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

Who have Arsenal signed in the transfer window so far?

Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna - £42.1 million.

Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - £32.6 million.

David Raya from Brentford - Loan made permanent for £27 million.

Raheem Sterling from Chelsea - Season long loan.

Neto from Bournemouth - Season long loan.

Who have Arsenal sold this summer so far?

Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace - £30 million.

Emile Smith-Rowe to Fulham - £27 million.

Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton - £25 million.

Charlie Patino to Deportivo de La Coruna - £1 million.

Fabio Vieira to Porto - Season long loan.

Karl Hein to Real Valladolid - Season long loan.

Mohamed Elneny to Al Jazira - Free transfer.

Cedric Soares - Contract expired.

Nuno Tavares to Lazio - Season long loan.

Albert Sambi-Lokonga to Sevilla - Season long loan.

Charles Sagoe Jr to Shrewsbury Town - Season long loan.

Arthur Okonkwo to Wrexham - free transfer.

Arsenal 2024/25 Home Kit

Arsenal's home kit for the 2024/25 season has landed 🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/pxzu1I8UET

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 16, 2024

Arsenal 2024/25 Away Kit

Arsenal x Labrum Away Kit 24/25 🖤
Photographed by me pic.twitter.com/YoT52w6lRI

— Lena (@MaddoLuu) July 18, 2024

Arsenal 2024/25 Third Kit

🧬 @Arsenal 24-25. Adidas Trefoil. Third kit . 🧬 😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/NRSBJuYLwN

— JERSEY & BOOT plug🔌 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 (@mr__topson) August 13, 2024

Who are Arsenal playing on the opening day of the season?

Arsenal vs Wolves.

Emirates Stadium.

3pm, Saturday 17th August.

Where Can I Watch Arsenal vs Wolves?

No TV coverage of the game, but radio commentary available on BBC Radio 5 Live.

What are Arsenal’s five opening fixtures?

Aston Villa vs Arsenal - Saturday 24th August.

Arsenal vs Brighton - Saturday 31st August.

Tottenham vs Arsenal - Sunday 15th September.

Manchester City vs Arsenal - Sunday 22nd September.

When do Arsenal play London rivals Tottenham in 2024/25?

Tottenham vs Arsenal - Sunday 15th September.

Arsenal vs Tottenham - Tuesday 14th January.

Last Five Results when Arsenal have played Spurs:

• 28/04/2024: Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal
• 24/09/2023: Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
• 15/01/2023: Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal
• 01/10/2022: Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
• 12/05/2022: Tottenham 3-0 Arsenal

Where did Arsenal finish last season?

Arsenal finished second on 89 points, two points behind champions Manchester City on 91 points, in what was an enthralling title chase. Summer signings Declan Rice and Kai Havertz slotted into the side almost immediately, while the defensive excellence we saw the previous season from William Saliba and Gabriel Magahaes continued.

The Gunner’s end of season form was something to behold, winning all of their last six games, and losing only one league game since the turn of the year. However, that defeat, a 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa, was what cost them the title. Had they picked up three points from that game, their form in the closing stages would have carried them to their first League title since 2004.

They were unlucky in that they came up against a typically ruthless Manchester City side that simply refused to drop points, but their message following the title run in was clear: we’re here to stay.

Best Result - Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea. (Trossard 4’, White 52’, 70’, Havertz 57’, 65’).

Worst Result - Arsenal 0-2 West Ham. (Soucek 13’, Mavropanos 55’).

Who is Arsenal’s manager for 2024/25?

Former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta takes the reins for his fifth full season in charge of the Gunners. They have seen exponential improvement since his appointment in December of 2019, and their end of season points total has increased season on season with the Spaniard in charge.

It will be a tough task to beat their tally from last season, but with a couple of shrewd signings, Arteta would almost certainly create his strongest Arsenal squad to date.

Who is Arsenal’s player to watch for 2024/25?

A perfect example of shrewd business, Odegaard has gone from strength to strength since joining the Gunners for £35 million after a season long loan for Real Madrid. While any other side would be hurt in letting Odegaard leave, Real Madrid have incredible depth in midfield, with Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Valverde and Modric all battling for the same positions.

So in letting Odegaard go, Madrid made a healthy profit from his sale, while also removing a little competition in their already stacked central third. However, one club's loss is another's gain, and with 40 goals and assists in the last two seasons, missing just three league games in the process, Odegaard runs the Arsenal midfield as his own.

Made captain at just 24 years of age, Odegaard has all the hallmark’s of Premier League greatness. A leader on and off the pitch, and with more tricks up his sleeve than a magician, keeping him fit and happy is crucial if Arsenal are to topple Man City from the pinnacle of English football.

Arsenal 2024/25 season prediction

Fresh off the back of an intense title showdown with Manchester City, which saw them miss out on the Premier league trophy by just two points, Arsenal come into the season seemingly back to their best.

There is a great sense of togetherness in Mikel Arteta’s young squad (average age of 25.6 years old), as shown on many occasions last season in post-match celebrations, and his man management as well as his obvious tactical acumen has instilled his players with belief that they can achieve something great under him.

With a squad filled to the brim with talented names, there is no reason why Arsenal can’t push Manchester City all the way again. However, Pep Guardiola’s side have vastly superior experience in successful title run-ins, and I think this alone will see Arsenal pick up another runners up medal.

Prediction: 2nd.