Having won their first Premier League title since 2004, Arsenal will want to do what they’ve never previously done: retain it.After three successive second-placed finishes, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners finally got over the line last season, beating Manchester City to glory and sparking an almighty celebration in North London.Arteta became the first Arsenal manager to win a title since 2004GettyBut they’re not done there. After their agonising Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, Arteta promised Arsenal would be “very, very ambitious” in this summer’s transfer market.And Troy Deeney told talkSPORT he thinks the champions are well-placed to make it two Premier League titles in a row.“I think Arsenal are in the best situation to win back-to-back. Their squad is still the best,” the Watford legend said on Wednesday’s World Cup Drive.“They’ve probably got the harder job now of finding the one or two right fits. I think when you’re doing a whole rebuild like certain other clubs, it’s easier to just throw money at it and hope to be better in loads of different areas.The Gunners kicked off their summer business by making Piero Hincapie’s loan move to the Emirates Stadium permanent, and one would anticipate them splashing plenty more cash between now and the end of the window.With that in mind and taking into account some of the star names they’ve been chasing, we’ve taken a look at how Arsenal might line up in 2026/27.A new No2 to back up the No1?David Raya joined Pepe Reina and Ederson on three Golden Gloves last termGettyArsenal boast arguably the best goalkeeper in the Premier League – and one of the best in the world.David Raya won his third straight Golden Glove last season, keeping 19 clean sheets – the most by a Gunners shot-stopper in the Premier League era.There’s no doubt that the Spaniard will continue as number one – though there looks set to be a change in understudy.Illan Meslier is poised to complete a free transfer to the Emirates after leaving Leeds, with current number two Kepa Arrizabalaga expected to depart.No need for a new-look back fourGabriel and William Saliba have formed a formidable partnership at the heart of Arsenal’s defenceGettyDespite paying £34.5m to keep hold of Hincapie, the Ecuador international might not be Arsenal’s starting left-back, with Riccardo Calafiori getting the nod in our XI.And the Gunners hope to have Jurrien Timber fit and ready to flank the elite centre-back pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel from the other side.Arsenal conceded a Premier League-low 27 goals last term at an average of 0.71 per game – and with a defensive unit comprising players either in or very near to their prime, you wouldn’t put it past them to emulate such numbers in the coming campaign.Rice to thrive with two big arrivals?Bruno Guimaraes has his eye on a move to ArsenalShutterstock EditorialArsenal’s midfield could have a considerably different look about it as they aim to push on in 2026/27.As one of the best in the business right now, Declan Rice simply has to be one of the first names on the team sheet – but he might find himself among new faces if the Gunners land two of their top targets: Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes and Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.An outstanding No6, Guimaraes – who talkSPORT understands has informed Newcastle of his wish to join Arsenal – would allow Arteta to deploy Rice in the No8 role where he’s been thriving for England at the World Cup.The Gunners are prepared to offer £60m, but the Magpies want similar money to the £100m Spurs paid for Sandro Tonali.Meanwhile, Rogers – who talkSPORT reported last month the Gunners had made their leading target – having recorded 34 goal contributions across the last two Premier League campaigns, would bolster Arsenal’s creativity and all-round attacking threat.Rogers is likely to cost north of £100m, while Villa are said to value him at around £130m.And in the event that Guimaraes and Rogers force skipper Martin Odegaard out of the side, the armband could go to vice-captain Bukayo Saka on a regular basis.Barcola to help Gyokeres keep going?Bradley Barcola wants to leave PSGGettyWhile Saka could find himself promoted to on-field leader at his boyhood club, his opposite numbers on the left wing might find themselves struggling for minutes.For all their contributions to the Arsenal cause in recent years, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard would certainly have their work cut out to dislodge France star Bradley Barcola – who talkSPORT understands told PSG last month that he wanted to leave and is target for the Gunners and Liverpool.PSG are said to value in north of £116m.But Viktor Gyokeres, after a relatively slow start to his Arsenal career, went some way to silencing the doubters with a 21-goal haul in all competitions last season – and he’ll be wanting to hit the ground running in the new campaign, and Barcola’s service ought to help him do just that.How Arsenal could look next season