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The Premier League transfer window is officially closed, meaning Arsenal’s transfer business is more or less finished. While they may sell players until the end of August to clubs around the rest of Europe, there will be no new acquisitions at the Emirates. So, this is as good a time as any to grade the […] READ MORE
Arsenal’s presumed centre-back pairing for this season is the duo of Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis Papastathopoulos. While the Gunners have depth at the back, these two have the most experience, making them the most likely to anchor the defence. However, both are coming off of relatively poor seasons. This begs the question, what can fans […] READ MORE
Arsenal have signed Sokratis Papastathopulous in a deal in the region of £17.5m. The 29-year-old, identified by Sven Mislintat, has worked with him during his tenure at Borussia Dortmund. He is an experienced centre-back who can help sure up the Gunners’ defence in preparation for life under new manager Unai Emery. He is known for his no-nonsense, […] READ MORE
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