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Arsenal Splashes $200M to End Title Drought, Face Man Utd in Opener
16 Aug
Summary
- Arsenal spent over $200M on transfers, including Gyokeres and Zubimendi
- Arsenal and Liverpool are co-favorites to win the 2025/26 Premier League
- Man Utd made $225M in front-line upgrades but still have structural issues
As the 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off, all eyes are on the highly anticipated matchup between Arsenal and Manchester United. The Gunners have spent over $200 million in the transfer market this summer, making significant upgrades to their roster in a bid to end their title drought.
Arsenal's marquee signings include defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi and lethal striker Viktor Gyokeres, both of whom are expected to transform the team's playing style. The Zubimendi-Rice-Odegaard midfield trio is being touted as one of the best in the world, and the addition of Gyokeres should provide the goal-scoring prowess the team lacked last season.
In their final preseason friendly, Arsenal dominated Athletic Bilbao 3-0, showcasing their newfound attacking flair. The Gunners are now co-favorites alongside Liverpool to win the 2025/26 Premier League title.
On the other hand, Manchester United have also been busy in the transfer market, spending a combined $225 million on a new-look front three of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha. However, the Red Devils' deeper structural issues, such as a shaky backline and a lack of elite passers, remain unresolved.
Under new manager Ruben Amorim, Manchester United are still a work in progress, and they face an uphill battle against the revamped Arsenal side in their season opener. While the Red Devils may pose a threat in transition, the talent discrepancy between the two teams could prove too much for them to overcome.
