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  Arsenal are continuing to strengthen their squad, and the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia should push their other defenders to be even better. How do you improve the best defence in the Premier League? That was the question facing Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as he headed into this summer transfer window. For each of the last two seasons, Arsenal have had easily the best defensive record, conceding at least 15 goals fewer than any other team (63). It's not really the most obvious area to try and improve, then, is it? But Arsenal finished second in both of those seasons and the one before that, and haven't won a single trophy in that time. Eight other Premier League teams have won something of note in that period. The Problem with Backup Players One problem – if that's what you can call it – in Arsenal's defence is that the drop-off in quality from the first-choice centre-backs to the second string is too great. That's always going to be a bit of ...

  April 23, 2025 Arsenal - Crystal Palace The Emirates Stadium plays host to an intriguing Premier League matchup this Wednesday as Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace, with both teams showcasing players hitting impressive individual milestones in recent weeks. Leandro Trossard has emerged as a key figure in Arsenal's attacking lineup, finding the net three times in his last three Premier League appearances. The Belgian forward's newfound confidence is evident in his increased willingness to test opposition goalkeepers, having attempted at least three shots in each of his last five starts. "Trossard's recent form has been excellent. He's playing with real confidence and giving us another dimension in attack," said an Arsenal source. "When he's playing like this, he makes us much harder to defend against." At the heart of Arsenal's defense, William Saliba continues to demonstrate why he's considered one of the Premier League's most rel...