Squad Review
Raya - B - I’m still really not convinced by this guy, not tall enough and still prone to reckless errors. But here’s here to stay, and I’m ok with that…capable of good saves and capable of excellent distribution.
Ramsdale - C - I feel bad for him but he hasn’t helped his own cause. I think he’s a better shot stopper than Raya but Raya is better with the ball at his feet, better at dealing with aerial threat. He’s going to Newcastle by the look of it and I genuinely wish him all the best
White - A - Has made the right back position his own, a player that made himself virtually un droppable despite my reservations about his defensive quality. He is an excellent wing man for Saka.
Saliba - A - One of Europes best defenders, nothing more to say than that
Gabriel - A - Concerned about his communication with David Raya, but he’s the perfect centre back partner for Saliba…they are clearly good friends.
Kiwior - B - Not a full back but until late on in the season he did an admirable job there, I think he’s a very good utility defender…strong and senses danger well.
Tomiyasu - B - Best season in an Arsenal shirt, just needs to stay fit
Zinchenko - D - I think he was better this season than last but I think like Xhaka this league is too quick for him and if Bayern Munich want him we should let him go
Timber - C - Terrible that his season was ended through injury, think Arteta has been sensible in hindsight in being cautious in his return
Jorginho - A - With the exception of the Spurs game back in September, he gives us real experience…I think he will struggle for pace against transitioning sides going forward but I think regardless if we recruit in midfield his experience is invaluable
Rice - A - Probably our player of the season, faded towards the end through overuse but tidy, hard working and a natural leader.
Partey - D - Looks like a player struggling for fitness and form.
Odegaard - A - I thought comparing him to De Bruyne last season was precipitous, this season…whilst he hasn’t reached the goalscoring heights the chances he makes and his contribution to our game is top class.
Havertz - B - So many of us me included thought we’d signed a stinker, but I think when he started to gain more confidence in front of goal he’s been a genuine asset for us
Martinelli - C - Had a few niggling injuries but it feels like he’s regressed from last season…he’s still got exceptional pace but I think he’s a bit of a headless chicken. It’s a shame he’s one of my favourite Arsenal players but will need to see more from him next season
Jesus - D - As an impact substitute he’s done ok, but we need a striker who will take their chances and not one who is less potent than he was for City
Saka - B - I think he gets overplayed and then we don’t see the same player as we do earlier in the season, but should appreciate that most teams fear him so much that they’ll double up on him
Trossard - B - Full of tricks, technically very good…lacks a bit of pace but has been reliably amongst the goals for us.
Nketiah - D - Thought this might be his breakout season for us, but I think all he’s proved is that he’s not good enough
Vieira - C - Not seen enough of him to really give him a fair appraisal
Smith Rowe - C - Can’t fault his effort, I think he may have to move clubs to get the game time he deserves
Nelson - D - Failed to really have much impact when he did play
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