# Can Arsenal go back-to-back?

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Podcast: [Football Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/football-daily-939026)
Published: 2026-08-18T21:55:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0p56288
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Duration seconds: 3256

## Resource

Arsenal seek to defend their Premier League title, but just how difficult will a title defence be? Former Arsenal right back Carl Jenkinson, The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and fan Clive Palmer join Aaron Paul to discuss the chances of a second Premier League trophy for Mikel Arteta. They reflect on a big statement in Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City and debate Arsenal's midfield options - is Odegaard back to his best, will Bruno Guimaraes fit in alongside Declan Rice? They discuss more of the club's new summer signings, including where Christos Tzolis fits and could there be any more business? In the absence of injured William Saliba, will Jarell Quansah or Ezri Konsa be playing at the Emirates this season? BBC Sport's Alex Howell updates on the latest. Plus, sports psychologist Dan Abrahams discusses the challenges of defending a Premier League title. Time Codes: 01:55 - Reflections on last season 07:30 - Community Shield Win 18:10 - Martin Odegaard 29:30 - Sports Psychologist Dan Abrahams on defending a Premier League title 37:20 - Mikel Arteta on this season 44:55 - Alex Howell on defence and covering William Saliba

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