Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?
Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?
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"The last two times Liverpool have won the title the next season they have not been able to replicate it. They have had relatively poor seasons."
— Andros Townsend , Athlete
"I think he describes himself as a warrior. I think he's a warrior with a tremendous quality as well and intuition and leadership and charisma that is going to help us."
— Mikel Arteta , Executive
Key People
Andros Townsend is a former Premier League winger and sports commentator.
A Brazilian football player who assisted Vinicius Junior's goal.
Mikel Arteta is the head coach of Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola is the current manager of Manchester City who announced his departure after a decade in charge.
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Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?
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