VIEW FROM THE STANDS

Last season was bizarre. When we were good, we were brilliant. When we were bad, notably under Nuno, we were the worst we’ve been to watch since Christian Gross managed us. It’s hilarious we finished 4th. Cheers, Arsenal!

The big talking point is how much Conte – or really, Fabio Paratici – is given to bolster a squad in dire need of some creativity and depth. This season will be different because we won’t waste a third of a season being terrified of troubling an opponent’s goalkeeper.

Our key player will be Harry Kane. Son shared the Golden Boot but Spurs were devoid of character and class for the first three months, when Kane’s head was elsewhere. Our most underrated player is Eric Dier. He had a dodgy couple of years but is flourishing under Conte. It is laughable that Southgate still picks Tyrone Mings and Conor Coady ahead of him. The opposition player who grinds my gears is Bruno Fernandes. Get up and shut up, mate.

I’m least looking forward to playing Chelsea. One goal and zero points in our last seven league games against them – the hoodoo is back.

The fans’ opinion of the gaffer is sky- high and deservedly so, given what he achieved with an average squad – though personally I could do without the ‘ you need me more than I need you’ stuff ( even if it’s true). The player I’d happily drive to another club is Gio Lo Celso: a pathetic spectacle on the rare occasions he was fit enough to even play. The one change I’d make would be the season ticket prices. We know we need to compete financially, but ours are consistently among the highest in the country. We’ll finish 4th.