There was a general sense of disbelief in the world of football today, as the seemingly irreplaceable Arsene Wenger was sacked from his position as Arsenal manager. Chairman, Peter Hill-Wood cited the reason that the club hadn’t won a trophy for two years and that this was not the form befitting a club of Arsenal’s status.

Hill-Wood was quick to lay the blame firmly at the feet of Wenger, who’s policy of buying talented youngsters had yet to yield results. He stated that the club would be bringing in a new managerial structure, headed by the unheard of Jonathan Wolstenholme and that the transfer policy would take on a new direction, with an emphasis on bringing in proven players, who could restore the Gunners to their former glories.

Stepping into the shoes of an Arsenal legend was never going to be the easiest job in the world. As the young pretender to the fan favourites throne, I knew I had to hit the ground running, and the only way to do this was with signings - a new manager, a new direction - a new Arsenal.

With a directive to achieve domestic and European success weighing heavily on my mind, I set about my task with due diligence, dispatching my close knit group of scouts to the four corners of the globe, in search of proven players who could restore the dented pride of the Emirates faithful.

In a Summer of comings and goings, a squad of just seventeen player has been assembled, at a cost of 87.4 million. Whilst extra funds have been generated by the sales of Rosicky (19m), Gallas (10m), Diaby (6m), Fabregas (19m), Vela (4.9m) and Bendtner (7.2m).