Swaggering Arsenal want title attack, not defence
Arsenal started last season as nearly men but their title win has given them a swagger - as Coventry discovered on the Premier League's opening night.
Arsenal, who began last season as underdogs, now possess the confidence of champions. The club, which won the Premier League title last season for the first time in 22 years, has carried that spirit into the new campaign. Captain Martin Odegaard expressed how the silverware has bolstered the team's mentality, stating they are not focused on defending but attacking the title.
Arteta's team, now just the fifth manager to reach 150 wins in the Premier League in fewer than 250 games, aims to repeat their success. The atmosphere at Emirates Stadium has improved, with fans serenading the team with "champions of England" during the 3-0 victory over Coventry. With key players returning from injuries and a new signing, Christos Tzolis, Arsenal could be poised for another title run.
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