The 2024–25 season ended in familiar fashion for Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta’s side finishing second in the Premier League for the third year running. Now, the Gunners can turn their focus to resting, regrouping, and strengthening ahead of the next campaign.
Meanwhile, a few of their title rivals will be heading to the United States for the newly revamped 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off on June 14 and runs until July 13.
So why won't Mikel Arteta's side be joining them? Here’s the explanation.
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