Regardless of arising quick once more this season, Mikel Arteta’s facet impressed all through the 2023-24 Premier League season.
But, the identical issues stay – Arsenal have once more missed out on profitable silverware and questions are mounting over what steps they should take to surpass Pep Guardiola’s title machine to finish their 20-year wait to win the Premier League.
‘We’ve been combating so lengthy for the large dream,’ Arteta mentioned to followers on the pitch following their last sport of the season towards Everton. ‘We have been so shut. I’m so pleased with the boys, so pleased with the staff, the followers. I am so pleased with the progress we’re making.’
So shut, but to this point for the Gunners. All eyes will now flip to what actions the membership will make in the summertime, with the Gunners needing to strengthen notably up entrance.
With the curtain now drawn on the 2023-24 season Mail Sports activities ISAAN KHAN delivers his verdict on each participant of Arsenal’s squad to characteristic 5 or extra instances within the top-flight this season.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal facet took Man Metropolis the gap this season, however couldn’t finish their 20-year look ahead to a Premier League title
The Gunners have performed some enthralling soccer this season however as soon as once more got here up quick
DAVID RAYA: 8
Received the Golden Glove with a sport to spare, and has made essential saves within the marketing campaign.
Nevertheless is vulnerable to an occasional clanger, as seen towards Tottenham final month. It will have to be stamped out of his sport subsequent season.
AARON RAMSDALE: 6.5
Solely featured twice within the league after shedding his spot to Raya. When he did play, his shows sometimes featured errors and loads of nerves. This could’t be blamed.
The stress on his shoulders could have been immeasurable, figuring out it doesn’t matter what he does Raya will probably be returning again in aim. He’s anticipated to depart this summer time.
WILLIAM SALIBA: 9
The one outfield Arsenal participant in Premier League historical past to play each minute in a league marketing campaign.
Has been a rock on the again for the Gunners and confirmed how huge a miss he was within the earlier season when the Frenchman’s again harm precipitated Arsenal’s decline within the league.
GABRIEL: 8.5
A menacing presence and an actual risk from corners. He missed the third league sport of the season amid Saudi curiosity in him, however has not regarded again since.
Shaped a telepathic partnership with Saliba on the again. Arguably a part of the perfect centre again pairing within the league.
David Raya (pictured) loved a wonderful first season at Arsenal and would be the first participant Arteta seems to tie down completely this summer time
This might have been Aaron Ramsdale’s (pictured) final season on the membership, after falling down in Arteta’s pecking order to Raya
After the woes of final season, William Saliba (pictured) has bounced again to play each minute of the 2023-24 Premier League marketing campaign
Gabriel (centre) has shaped a wonderful centre again partnership with Saliba this season
OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO: 7
Usually discovered to be fallible in defence, which opened the door to Jakub Kiwior. However going ahead he’s spectacular and has been a key a part of the squad.
A reminder of his skills was the Champions League quarter-final first leg towards Bayern Munich.
He got here on within the second half and adjusted the momentum for his facet.
JAKUB KIWIOR: 7
The Pole’s class got here by means of ultimately. Was hooked at half-time towards Fulham on New Yr’s Eve in a uncommon begin after a plethora of accidents at left again.
This might’ve been his last likelihood. But Kiwior, who’s a centre again having to fill in at full again, rebounded and have become a vital determine for Mikel Arteta amid piling accidents.
A lot so, he performed within the 3-1 victory over Liverpool and 0-0 draw at Manchester Metropolis.
BEN WHITE: 8.5
Mr Dependable. Was constantly on the races and far relied on by Arteta. Made that right-back place his personal and one of many first names on team-sheet.
Additionally a nuisance at corners together with his darkish arts which led to a number of objectives.
TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU: 8
Arsenal’s most defensively strong choice at left again. His 6ft 2in body is uncommon for that place and he supplied solidity every time known as upon.
Tomiyasu’s solely draw back within the marketing campaign was the fixed accidents.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (pictured) has raised questions over a few of his defending this season
Jakub Kiwior (pictured) turned a vital determine for Arsenal regardless of enduring a troublesome begin to the marketing campaign
Ben White (pictured) has been Mr Dependable for Arsenal to this point this season, and has proved a nuisance dominating opposition groups at set items
Takehiro Tomiyasu (pictured) has been certainly one of Arsenal’s most strong choices at left again
DECLAN RICE: 9.5
Signing of the season? Most likely.
Shielded his backline with ease and because the season went on, contributed additional in an attacking sense with important objectives — equivalent to these towards Manchester United and Luton City — and urgent his staff ahead. A frontrunner on the pitch, too.
THOMAS PARTEY: 6.5
His marketing campaign was tormented by harm all the best way as much as April.
Had an incredible show within the 5-0 win over Chelsea however struggled within the last matches, after all not helped by a scarcity of match health from being injured for therefore lengthy.
JORGINHO: 7.5
An necessary a part of the squad, as seen by Arteta’s option to play within the two matches towards Manchester Metropolis and 3-1 victory over Liverpool. Rewarded with a brand new one-year contract.
MARTIN ODEGAARD: 8.5
Completed the season with eight league objectives and 10 assists. His class always shone, discovering these killer passes when his staff wanted them most.
Odegaard’s relentless urgent off the ball additionally didn’t go unnoticed with the followers, that work ethic rubbing off on his team-mates, too.
Declan Rice (pictured) has been Arsenal’s finest participant and maybe can also be the Premier League’s signing of the season too
Thomas Partey (pictured) has endured an harm plagued marketing campaign, having made solely 14 appearances
Jorginho (pictured) has change into an necessary member of the Arsenal squad and was rewarded with a brand new contract
Martin Odegaard’s (pictured) class always shone. He completed the season with eight league objectives and 10 assists and his work ethic has not gone unnoticed
KAI HAVERTZ: 8.5
What a turnaround. In first half of the season there have been actual worries the switch may have actually been ‘£65million down the drain’. Havertz was bereft of confidence and misplaced as to what his place on the pitch was.
His penalty towards Bournemouth resulted within the followers rallying round him to strive give him a lift.
After January he reworked into a distinct participant, changing into a focus up entrance and offering important link-up play. Completed with 13 league objectives and 7 assists.
EMILE SMITH ROWE: 6
By no means acquired going and never helped by accidents. Has a lot of potential, which Arteta is conscious of.
The supervisor has an enormous resolution this summer time as as to if he sells Smith Rowe or provides him yet another season to stake his declare within the staff.
Kai Havertz (left) had arsenal followers apprehensive at first, however turned his season round to complete with 13 league objectives
Emile Smith Rowe (pictured) by no means actually acquired going this season and it stays to be seen if he’ll get one other likelihood subsequent season or be moved on
FABIO VIEIRA: 6.5
Appeared early on within the season however fell away after his groin surgical procedure in September. He’s a proficient participant and will probably be hoping to make an impression on this summer time’s pre-season tour.
GABRIEL MARTINELLI: 7
Will probably be upset with how his marketing campaign completed. Was so essential within the first half of the season however fell away within the last two months. Not helped by a foot harm he sustained in March.
Fabio Vieira (left) is a proficient participant and will probably be hoping to make an impression on this summer time’s pre-season tour
Gabriel Martinelli (pictured) was pivotal for Arsenal within the first half of the season however fell away in direction of the top
LEANDRO TROSSARD: 8
Went from a fringe squad participant to a solidified starter by the top. Took Martinelli’s place with a string of excellent shows. This contains 5 objectives within the last seven matches.
BUKAYO SAKA: 9
Starboy. Scored 20 objectives and supplied 14 assists within the season. Performed by means of quite a few knocks and scored important objectives. On his day he’s unstoppable.
REISS NELSON: 5
Made only one league begin and didn’t make the bench for the ultimate 5 matches. Appears to be like to be heading for the exit this summer time.
Leandro Trossard (pictured) took Martinelli’s place with a string of excellent shows
Bukayo Saka (pictured) scored 20 objectives and supplied 14 assists this season
Gabriel Jesus (centre) confirmed glimpses of his class by means of the marketing campaign, notably within the Champions League
Eddie Nketiah (pictured) confirmed his skills with the possibilities he was given early on however has struggled for normal sport time
GABRIEL JESUS: 7
A irritating season. Confirmed glimpses of his class by means of the marketing campaign, notably within the Champions League. Although tormented by harm and struggled to get an actual run within the staff.
EDDIE NKETIAH: 6.5
Confirmed his skill with the possibilities he was given within the first three months, notably the hat-trick towards Sheffield United in October. However since then has been largely sat on the bench.
