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Arsenal - Alexis Sanchez

The more things change, the more they really stay the same. Arsene Wenger's own version of Groundhog Day has run through its umpteenth loop and, again, he will begin the new season without having made a significant addition to his forward line.

Still, Mesut Ozil will be a reliable source of creativity and Olivier Giroud will plod on as the slightly under-appreciated pivot, but the onus will be on Alexis Sanchez to add some dynamism.