Arsenal players have officially reported back to London Colney as the Gunners begin preparations for what promises to be a high-stakes 2025/26 campaign. After a well-earned summer break, players were seen arriving at the club’s training base for fitness assessments, light drills, and early tactical sessions under the watchful eyes of Mikel Arteta and his refreshed coaching team.
With the FA Cup success still fresh in memory, Arteta has made it clear that last season’s silverware is only the beginning. The Arsenal boss is keen to hit the ground running and has scheduled an intense pre-season program that includes both training at home and a tour of Asia, with stops in Singapore and Hong Kong planned later this month. For Arteta, these early sessions are crucial for assessing fitness, integrating new signings, and instilling the club’s tactical blueprint.
Among those returning are key first-team regulars as well as a handful of promising academy graduates looking to earn their spot. The return to base also gives new assistant coach Gabriel Heinze his first chance to work closely with the squad. Energy around the club is high, as players seem eager to build on last season’s momentum and challenge for higher honours this time around.
As the new season approaches, Arsenal fans will be watching closely to see how the team shapes up. With new transfers on the horizon and the squad back in rhythm, expectations are rising once again. If these early signs are anything to go by, the Gunners are gearing up not just to compete — but to dominate.
