Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns
Champions Arsenal aim to defend their Premier League title, embracing the 'hunted' status as they begin the new season after a 22-year wait.
- On Friday, defending Premier League champions Arsenal host Coventry at the Emirates Stadium to launch their title defense, 94 days after ending a 22-year wait for the trophy.
- Manager Mikel Arteta insists he prefers being the "hunted" rather than the hunter, challenging his squad to "start from scratch" as they seek to retain the title.
- The Gunners enter the campaign bolstered by significant signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis for a combined 232 million, with Ezri Konsa expected to follow.
- Nine new managers and departures of influential stars including Rodri and Mohamed Salah have ushered upheaval across the Premier League this season.
- Chelsea redoubled efforts under manager Xabi Alonso by signing Morgan Rogers for a record $159 million, positioning themselves to challenge the defending champions.
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Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns
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The Toronto StarArteta enjoying being the 'hunted' and urges Arsenal players to show desire to retain Premier League
Mikel Arteta is enjoying the view from the top of English soccer as Arsenal’s players “start from scratch” in their bid to retain the Premier League title.
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