Quote from: Hyphen(-) on Today at 09:46:27 PM

Manchester City sold out some players in this transfer window and are yet to get direct replacements for these players. Although they might not be in the first team, they also contribute to strengthening their squad; therefore, their squad depth is not as strong as last season.

I think they have gotten almost all replacements, the major player from the squad is Gundogan who has been replaced by Kovacic, they are yet to decide Bernardo’s future and a replacement will certainly be after he leaves. They are also on the brink of signing Gvardiol who is one of the most talented center backs in the world right now so that will add a huge impact to city. Also another rumored departure is that if Jao Cancelo and even if he leaves there is Walker, Ake and Akanji, and Mahrez which position can be filled for Foden. Most of City departures are academy graduates who played well in the euros 21 and are In pursuit for regular football at the top flight. So City still has the depth.

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Arsenal still remains the main competitor despite what happened last season.

Arsenal lacked squad depth last season, which is why the management has tried to sign some players, and we can now see that the squad is stronger than it was last season; therefore, they still have the chance to compete for the title this season.

Yeah Arsenal have got quite a squad right now, although I am still not convinced about the choice of striker. The persistent use of Nketiah when Jesus is out injured and leaving Balogun out is what I am not convinced about. But should Arsenal keep up the fight just like season they could go away with it. This season will certainly be different than last as I don’t see both Arsenal and City having a two horse race but rather the likes of Manchester United who have done so well in this transfer window and having shown glimpses of how they would be last season under Ten Hag and also Liverpool who are having a general over haul of the Squad same with Chelsea will certainly be in contender too. Also dark horses like Newcastle, Aston Villa, Brighton and also Spur could spring surprises too