There are already rumblings that the Brazilian midfielder, who was substituted during the Community Shield due to an apparent thigh problem, could miss multiple weeks to begin the new campaign.

Arsenal are obviously well-stocked in midfield, but part of the idea behind adding Guimaraes for £75 million was to take some of the burden off Declan Rice following his grueling 2025-26 season. An early injury to the former Newcastle captain immediately hinders those plans.

Who can stop Arsenal?

Reigning champions Arsenal, liberated after last season's long-awaited triumph, enter the new Premier League campaign as overwhelming favorites to retain their title and potentially begin building a dynasty under Mikel Arteta.