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Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?

Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?
BBC News Sunday 16 August 2026, 05:20 UTC 1 min read
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Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?

Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?
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