Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães says he is confident that “this season will be different,” as the club looks to finally end a frustrating run of near-misses in their pursuit of major honours.
Reflecting on the past few seasons, the Brazilian centre-back admitted the Gunners have “let a couple of titles slip through our fingers,” despite being in strong positions under manager Mikel Arteta.
Since Arteta took charge nearly six years ago, Arsenal have made significant progress, rebuilding their identity and consistently challenging for top honours. However, their only major silverware during that period remains the 2020 FA Cup, won in Arteta’s first season at the helm.
In the Premier League, Arsenal have finished runners-up for three consecutive seasons, narrowly missing out on the title on each occasion. Last season, they also fell short in cup competitions, exiting the Champions League at the semi-final stage to eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain, and bowing out of the Carabao Cup at the same stage against Newcastle United.
Now, as the team embarks on their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong, there is a renewed sense of urgency and optimism within the squad. Gabriel’s comments underline a growing determination among Arsenal’s core players to turn progress into silverware.
Adehye Sport takes a closer look at the adjustments and reinforcements Arsenal will need to make if they are to finally lift a trophy after a five-year wait.
The upcoming campaign presents another opportunity for Arteta’s side to convert consistency into glory, and according to Gabriel, the hunger within the squad has never been stronger.
