Arsenal currently boasts the best midfield in the world.

The 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield highlighted how Mikel Arteta possesses a diverse and elite set of midfield choices, each able to create impact in various match situations.

1. The most striking aspect of Arsenal's current midfield is not just the quality of individual players, but their incredible depth. Arteta can call upon Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Bruno Guimaraes, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, or Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Rice is powerful, energetic, and covers a lot of ground. Zubimendi brings calmness, game-reading ability, and positional control. Guimaraes leans toward physical battles but is also highly creative on the ball. Odegaard serves as the brain in attacking build-up, while Eze offers flair and unpredictability. Lewis-Skelly, despite his age, shows remarkable confidence and ball-handling skills.

The key is that Arteta doesn't need all of them on the pitch at once. He can select the right players for each opponent and moment. Arsenal can prioritize control, strengthen physical duels, or switch to a more creative approach.

That is what makes the difference. A great midfield isn't just about having big names; it must also be able to change its structure without a drop in quality.

2. The arrival of Bruno Guimaraes can be seen as the crucial piece that elevates Arsenal's midfield to a new level. Previously, Arteta's side already had Rice and Zubimendi, but adding Guimaraes gives them a complete midfielder who can fight, create, and control the game all at once.

What makes Guimaraes special is that he is not limited to a single role. The Brazilian can drop deep to help build play, push forward to apply pressure, or directly engage in fierce battles.

The match against Manchester City was a clear example. Guimaraes helped Arsenal gain an advantage in midfield while also creating a sense of physical dominance. His presence also reduces Arteta's reliance on Rice and Zubimendi. Now, Arteta can rotate without sacrificing too much quality.

3. For many years, Manchester City was a team Arsenal struggled to dominate in the middle of the park. Rodri and Bernardo Silva often caused problems for Arsenal's midfielders with their ball control, intelligent movement, and ability to dictate the tempo. But the balance seems to be shifting.

The Community Shield was a clear demonstration. Arsenal controlled the central area convincingly. Guimaraes and Lewis-Skelly made life difficult for Elliot Anderson, while other City options barely made an impact. When Odegaard found space in the pockets, Arsenal's midfield became even harder to handle.

Of course, one match is not enough to definitively say Arsenal has the best midfield in the world. Teams like PSG can still make a strong case. Arsenal also needs to prove that quality over a long season, especially when facing injuries, a packed schedule, and Champions League pressure. But considering the combination of depth, variety, fighting ability, control, and creativity, Arsenal has every reason to claim that title. The scariest part for the rest is that Arteta may not have even fully utilized what he has.

When a team can replace Rice with Zubimendi, bring in Guimaraes, use Odegaard in a creative role, and still have Eze, Merino, and Lewis-Skelly, it's no longer just a midfield strong in quality. It's a system capable of adapting to almost any type of match.