Arsenal head into the new Premier League campaign as reigning champions, but as BBC Sport notes, defending a title in England's top flight is historically no easy feat.
The report examines how well-equipped Mikel Arteta's side are to retain their crown, weighing up the challenges that come with being the team everyone wants to beat. Being crowned champions changes expectations, and history shows that plenty of teams have struggled to back up title-winning seasons with another.
BBC Sport's piece considers Arsenal's strengths and question marks as they attempt to go one better than last term, without confirming specific squad changes or fresh transfer business. With rivals expected to strengthen and sharpen their own title challenges, Arsenal's task of staying at the summit is shaping up to be a stern test of their consistency and squad depth.