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...
17. Sub: Ben White
White may not be a nailed on starter anymore, but he’s still a very solid option for Arteta’s men at the heart of defence. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
18. Sub: Moise Kean
Kean’s status as a squad player is fairly surprising given his return of one goal every two games since signing for Arsenal in 2025. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) | Getty Images
19. Sub: Kalvin Phillips
What would it take for Leeds United to part with beloved talisman Kalvin Phillips? Well, according to Football Manager, a bid of £79m in 2023 should do the trick. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images