Have title contenders done enough in transfer window to challenge Arsenal?
Arsenal enters the new Premier League season as defending champions, having maintained a strong squad despite a quiet end to the transfer window. Rivals have spent heavily to challenge their dominance, raising questions about Arsenal's ability to repeat their success.
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The Premier League is a major global commercial entity, and squad composition directly impacts the competitive landscape of professional sports.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ezri Konsa (right) was Arsenal's last summer signing
Chief football writer Published 3 hours ago Arsenal have started the new Premier League season with two wins as the transfer window closes, looking in ominous shape to retain the crown they won for the first time in 22 years last season.
The Gunners had a quiet final day to the window having concluded their business before the traditional late rush – but those hoping to unseat the reigning champions have all been busy expensively re-shaping their squads to mount a challenge.
So how do Arsenal look? And have their main rivals done enough to prevent Mikel Arteta's side winning a second successive title?
And what are the other big issues as the Premier League's transfer business was concluded until January?
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