3 Predictions for Arsenal in 2018/2019 Season

DBasia.news – The 2018/2019 summer transfer market has been closed for the Premier League. It means their fate has been decided, including Arsenal.

Arsenal start the new season with many changes. Most noteworthy, the manager is changing from Arsene Wenger to Unai Emery, triggering hope for The Gunners supporters.

Some new names also come to strengthen the team. They are Stephan Lichsteiner, Bernd Leno, to Lucas Toreira joined The Gunners squad.

The arrival of Unai Emery and some new players enhance Arsenal’s confidence. The Gunners supporters hope their beloved team will start the Premier League well.

Unfortunately, Arsenal will face the difficult opponents in two first match of Premier League. The Gunners will play against Manchester City and Chelsea.

If they can pass the challenges, Arsenal might get the achievement in the Premier League. Besides, it’s also important to remember that The Gunners will also play in the Europa League.

The, what will happen to the team based in Emirates Stadium? Here are three predictions of them in the 2018-2019 season:

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Scored 30 Goals

Arsenal surprisingly signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the midseason. The Gunner paid 67,5 million euro (Rp1,06 trillion) to recruit Aubamewayng.

A half season playing for Arsenal, Aubamewayang played in 14 matches, scoring 10 goals and 4 assists.

Most noteworthy, Aubamewayang played as the left winger last season. But now, the 29-year-old striker will play as the center striker to develop his sharpness.

This number made Aubameyang predicted to pass Robin van Persie who scored 30 goals for one season. Since Van Persie left, there’s no Arsenal player who can do that.

Win Over Tottenham

Within two past seasons, Arsenal were always defeated by their rival, Tottenham Hotspur. The Gunners finished the season below them.

However, Arsenal’s luck might change this season. The Gunners have better asset compared to Tottenham.

Arsenal strengthened the team during the 2018 summer transfer market. On the other hand, Tottenham didn’t make any change and depend on the current squad.

Moreover, Tottenham will lose Son Heung-min who will play in the 2018 Asian Games. Arsenal’s chance to finish better than the rival might be better.

Europa League Final

Arsenal’s priority during the 2018-2019 season is to return to the Champions League. There are two ways to achieve it.

First, by finishing the fourth place in the Premier League, while the second way is by winning the Europa League. Arsenal have the chance for the latter choice.

Unai Emery is the specialist in handling Europe League. The Arsenal manager led Sevilla to win the competition in three consecutive seasons.

However, Arsenal will face a hard rival in the Europa League. There are many great contestants like Chelsea, Sevilla, and AC Milan.

However, Emery had the experience. Arsenal might go to the final round of Europe inter club’s competition for the first time since the Champions League in 2005-2006.