In the first match after the 2025 summer transfer window ends, Arsenal introduced a new attacking trio including Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze.
Two of them directly coordinated to create a goal, while the other stood out as one of Arsenal's best players on the pitch.
Arsenal's first signing of the summer, Martin Zubimendi, has made his mark with a brace. In defense, Cristhian Mosquera has been so impressive that manager Mikel Arteta admitted he is "really putting pressure" on William Saliba in the starting position competition.
Mosquera is not the only case that has attracted attention. After scoring his first goal for England in midweek, Noni Madueke continued to assert himself at the Emirates with an explosive performance.
He has had 7 successes - more than any other player on the pitch. Obviously, Madueke is gradually becoming a real challenge for Bukayo Saka for the official position.
"5 new players used today all showed their abilities, I am really impressed with them. You can feel new relationships are thriving. This will give the team unpredictable differences.
Noni, I think he's excellent. We used an attacking trio who had never played together before. Overall, I am very satisfied" - Arteta said.
Meanwhile, Eberechi Eze brings the balance that the "Gunners" lacked last season. His diligence on the left wing created a new highlight for the attack, which often depended on Saka. One of Eze's six dribbles from the left wing opened up the opportunity for Gyokeres to score a second goal with an accurate finish.
As for Gyokeres, his right-of-way presence in the box has brought something Arsenal have longed for many times. This is a type of striker who knows how to make the most of crosses. And this time, Arsenal scored.
Arsenal's new attack has pushed familiar names such as Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard to the bench. These are all players who have been a regular presence in the previous season.
Not only the above names have to adapt to new roles. Declan Rice will also have to get used to being on the bench for the first time in 2025. Myles Lewis-Skelly - a teenage talent who played explosively last season - has not had a starting match yet. Ben White and rookie Piero Hincapie have also become unused backup options.
All of those players are still extremely important, especially in the context of the constantly lurking injury situation. And Arsenal have had to deal with that early. Saka has been absent since the second round, Odegaard has suffered a shoulder injury in both of his last two home games, while Saliba has not been able to play.
In addition, Christian Norgaard is still waiting for his first official debut, while both Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus - two center-forwards of the team - are on the sidelines.
However, Arsenal still maintained impressive strength. Just imagine, when the pillars are back in full, how scary they will look in all competitions. The "Gunners" have now really found their squad depth.
"If we don't do that, with inevitable injuries, we will fall into a very different situation. Other teams in the Premier League and Europe all set very high standards.
Now we have more options, the ability to rotate, change the game situation and importantly, help all the players feel connected, given the opportunity" - Arteta answered when asked about Arsenal's huge transfer plan.
