“Further ahead mentally” Pundit admits Arsenal are the team to beat

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·27 August 2026

“Further ahead mentally” Pundit admits Arsenal are the team to beat

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is the latest pundit to discuss how robust the current Arsenal team is compared with their rivals in the Premier League.

The Gunners have invested in adding quality to a squad that won the league title and reached the final of the Champions League and the Carabao Cup. This team was already superb, but with Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa added to their group this summer, the Gunners will be looking to dominate the league and other competitions even further.

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It will not be easy, but it is difficult to see them being stopped by any of their rivals, considering that this Arsenal team has simply been too good over the last four seasons. Even when they finished second in three consecutive campaigns, they were one of the best teams in the country but could not cope with the pressure.

That could change this season, with Arsenal appearing capable of taking another step forward. Their consistency has been a major strength, while the additions to the squad could provide further quality as they look to compete across multiple competitions.

Hasselbaink believes Arsenal are now in a stronger position than their Premier League rivals, particularly when it comes to their mentality and maturity. He also highlighted how far the club have progressed during their current journey.

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Hasselbaink highlights Arsenal’s development

According to the Metro, Hasselbaink said Arsenal have moved significantly ahead of their rivals, while also praising their consistency. His assessment reflects the belief that the Gunners have developed into a side capable of handling the demands of challenging for major honours.

“Arsenal are way stronger, way further ahead mentally and also way more mature. Arsenal are also so much further in their journey, so much more consistent.”

His comments underline the progress Arsenal have made in recent seasons. The team have already demonstrated their quality by consistently competing at the top of the Premier League, and their latest additions could make them even more difficult to overcome.

The challenge now will be to turn that strength and consistency into further success across the season. With greater depth and experience within the squad, Arsenal will be aiming to ensure that their rivals face an even tougher task in the Premier League and other competitions.

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