"Image source, Getty Images Arsenal came into this season on the back of a busy summer transfer window where they spent around 250m and brought in eight players to propel another push for the Premier League title. As they swept aside Nottingham Forest 3-0 with five of those new signings starting, the Gunners showed why such aggressive recruitment was justified. Mikel Arteta's side were without key trio Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and William Saliba through injury, while skipper Martin Odegaard"
"Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi were their statement signings and likely to start regardless of the opposition. But with Declan Rice named as a substitute, manager Arteta looks to have ripped up his tier system for this campaign, where he had a number of players who were guaranteed starters and expected to play most of the games. And despite their injury troubles, Arsenal have won three of their first four league games and are yet to concede a goal from open play."
"The physical demands on players and relentless schedule meant Arteta and the club decided they needed to bring in high-calibre players to ensure there was not a drop in quality during times like this. Havertz has a knee injury that will keep him out for weeks, Saka has been unavailable since the 5-0 win over Leeds with a hamstring injury, while centre-back Saliba was withdrawn with an ankle problem in the defeat at Liverpool."
Arsenal invested around £250m to sign eight players aimed at bolstering the squad for a Premier League title push. Five new signings started in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, underlining the club's strengthened depth despite injuries to Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and William Saliba, and Martin Odegaard leaving injured. Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi are viewed as key starters, and Declan Rice began on the bench, indicating tactical rotation. Arsenal have won three of four league games and remain yet to concede from open play. The club cited fixture demands as a reason for recruiting quality reinforcements.
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