Arsenal's smart, targeted summer recruitment is driving the tight title race and validating their strategy. Liverpool is facing a mini-crisis of transition, made worse by the collapse of the crucial Marc Guéhi defensive deal on deadline day. At Old Trafford, the manager's immediate needs clash with INEOS's long-term, youth-focused strategy, creating a major Manchester United contradiction. This is happening while UAE takeover speculation dominates the headlines, adding to the instability.