As Arsenal continue to rebuild themselves as a force in the Premier League under Mikel Arteta, supporters will be understandably excited to see what direction the club’s future will take.
And while we might not have a crystal ball out our disposal, we do have the next best thing - Football Manager.
The popular video game franchise is renowned for its meticulous detail and authentic approach to the world of, well, football management, and we thought we’d take a look five years into the future to see exactly what the lay of the land is in north London.
Fast forward to 2026, and it’s all change for the Gunners.
Just six members of Arsenal’s current side are still in the match day squad, although it is worth pointing out that Arteta is still at the helm.
And the Spaniard’s long-term project has seemingly come to fruition, with a couple of FA Cups, a Europa League, and most incredibly of all, a Champions League title all under his belt.
Check out Arsenal’s impressive new squad, according to Football Manager 2022, below...
1. Manager: Mikel Arteta
Given the time to bring his project to fruition, Arteta rewards the faith put in him with Champions League, Europa League, and FA Cup titles in the next five years. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
2. GK: Andre Onana
Linked with Arsenal more than once in real life, the Cameroonian stopper eventually signs in 2024 to great success. (Photo by DANIEL BELOUMOU OLOMO/AFP via Getty Images)
3. RB: Max Aarons
Aarons leaves Norwich City in 2025 to join the Gunners, and is instantly rewarded with his first ever England cap aged 26. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
4. CB: Nikola Milenkovic
The towering Serbian arrives for £24.5m in 2022, and plays a key role in the Gunners’ resurgent silverware hunt. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)