Wojciech Szczesny insists Arsenal boast a stronger squad than at this time last year even if they suffer the blow of losing Robin van Persie.
Arsene Wenger has added strikers Lukasz Podolski and Olivier Giroud and the goalkeeper expects to be part of a tighter defensive unit this season.
Wenger is also in pursuit of further recruits with Santi Cazorla and Nuri Sahin still in his sights.
'It will be disappointing if he leaves because Robin is our captain and he’s our leader,' said Szczesny. 'I’m very happy to have him at the club. He’s still an Arsenal player and we support him all the way.
At the beginning for pre-season last year everyone was saying it was doom and gloom with everyone leaving the club. No-one’s left the club at the moment. We have new signings, we’re stronger defensively and so we’re in a better position.
'It was a bit different last year because we all knew Samir (Nasri) and Cesc (Fabregas) would be leaving but now we believe in the squad more. We’re more confident that the players we have are good enough to play for this club and challenge for trophies.
'Those who were lacking experience last year have that experience. We have a couple of signings, more players who can score goals
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