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Arsenal’s next step: title defence may hinge on keeping a drained squad fit
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Adding to a capable team is not easy, while the club may not dare to shatter the wage structure for Vinícius JuniorAfter beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona on Saturday evening. It marks a return to action for the Premier League champions, who will want to show their success last season was not a one-off.Retaining the English title is incredibly difficult if you are not Manchester City. No other club has done it since Manchester United won three…
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