Arsenal look like Premier League title contenders this season, with Mikel Arteta’s men making a good start to 2025-26 and leading the way after seven games.

The Gunners have been runners-up in recent campaigns, with hopes that Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres will help the North London club win silverware.

Arsenal have only conceded three goals in the Premier League so far this season and a solid defence is the bedrock that Arteta’s team is built on.

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However, a regular Gunners starter in recent seasons has lost his place in the team and faces an uphill challenge to get it back.

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Jurrien Timber has made the Arsenal right-back position his own, with some impressive performances so far this season.

The Netherlands international has scored twice and been one of the Gunners’ best players so far in 2025-26.

On the other hand, Ben White has struggled with injuries over the last six months and has not been afforded many opportunities by Arteta this season.

With just 71 minutes of Premier League action this term, £50 million man White has been an unused substitute recently and faces a big task in getting back into...