So. I like the statement of intent, wrapping up deals for the powerful, physical striker Olivier Giroud; for the talented and tricky striker cum winger Lukas Podolski; and, it seems, for the crafty, tactical winger/attacking midfielder Santi Cazorla.

Those are all signs of intent from Arsenal to become a real force in the Premier League and a real threat to win cups and titles. But…

Anyone else notice that their biggest problem last season was at fullback?

And while Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been busy stocking his team with more tricky attackers, Newcastle locked down a deal for French right back Mathieu Debuchy, Barcelona signed left back Jordi Alba, and Manchester United has the inside line on Everton’s Leighton Baines, who can patrol the entire left flank like a young Roberto Carlos.

Arsenal had better do something or they really will miss that Champion’s League spot this coming season.