Reds eye gap in Gunners' depleted ranks

Roberto Firmino has had a strong pre-seasonCredit: Mike Hewitt

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The first game of the season should offer clubs a fresh start and a clean slate but some of the same old problems are already dogging Arsenal.

After the signing of Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka, it’s all gone quiet on the transfer front and the Gunners are expected to kick off today’s opener against Liverpool without key players Mesut Ozil, Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny.

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James MiltonRacing Post Sport

Published on 13 August 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 17:08, 13 August 2016

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