The Athletic FC Podcast Has Arsenal’s recruitment set them apart?
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Nov 24, 2025 
In this discussion, guests Adam Crafton, an insightful football journalist, and James McNicholas, Arsenal's dedicated correspondent, dive into Arsenal's impressive recruitment strategy. They analyze how key signings like Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard have transformed the squad's depth and offensive threat. The duo emphasizes Arsenal's tactical evolution, especially in set pieces, while contrasting their summer transfer strategy with that of rivals like Liverpool. Plus, they debate the team’s readiness to maintain their lead and be a title contender this season.
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Squad Depth Is Arsenal’s Competitive Edge
- Arsenal's summer signings created genuine squad depth that insulates them from injuries and absence.
- That depth lets Mikel Arteta rotate without losing quality and sustain title challenge momentum.
Balanced Solidity And Multi-Source Goals
- Arsenal currently combine defensive solidity with multiple attacking threats, making them among Europe's best early this season.
- Their consistency and ability to score from varied positions separates them from rivals.
Shooters Who Take Chances
- Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard provide a different final-third threat because they shoot from varied positions quickly.
- That propensity to take first-time or under-the-foot shots diversifies Arsenal's attacking options.