As the title suggests - who have been our best players this season? 1) RVP - The obvious choice with his fantastic form, his flurry of goals and his brilliant team play. He has taken on the captaincy well and is bringing the team together. He is in the form of his life and has been the difference in falling behind and staying competitive so far this season. He has to take the number 1 spot without a doubt. 2) Koscielny - For me he has been the player who has held us together defensively. Regardless of playing on the Right or in the Middle he has been brilliant. He has been very consistent, hasn't had errors and i feel very confident in his ability to deal with any situation at the back. He can tackle better than most, is great at tracking his man and covers well for others along the back-line. He is good in the air defensively and good going forward on the ground and in the air. He has a good understanding of the game and is positionaly very good - he doesn't switch off. Have been very pleased with him and i'm glad soem others are noticing it too as he was great last season as well but with a couple of errors. 3) Song - He is the one player who knows his first-team spot is safe. Despite the emergence of Frimpong and Coquelan, Song is playing fantasticaly. He breaks up play better than anyone, he is covering our back 4 more, he is getting much better going forward and is getting assists. He has improved massively whie at Arsenal and is oen of the best DM's around. Arteta arriving allowsh im to go forward and be covered well and also sit back when he needs to - it is a good balance in midfield and it is bringing the best out of Song who has to be oen of the first names on the team sheet. 4) Szczezney - He has been commanding, brave and given a sense of security and confidence to the back-line. Him becomming our clear number 1 has done wonders for our defence and everything seems more stable due to his confidence and ability. He really has had a big impact on the team and is doing well - good shot stopper, quick off his line and fills the team with confidence which we have lacked for a long while. He will be our keeper for years to come. 5) Walcott/Gervinho - Couldn't decide between the two. Both are looking very good and direct going forward - both getting assists and a few goals. And most importantly both of them are working very hard for the team and making us a much more tight nit unit defensively. They are explosive going forward and strong at the back. Special mention for - Arteta (working very hard for us and is a good player to have in the team, he gives us a more balanced midfield as he has a good understandign of the game), Vermaelen (very happy to see him back from injury and looking very sharp) and Santos (got stick at first but has consistently improved, is fantastic going forward, good defensively and i love his style of football). Who for you have been the stand-out players this season? Who is doing us proud and who will be integral to any success we have this season?
Arteta for me. Whilst RVP has been scoring the goals. Arteta has gone about his work quietly and efficiently. The loss of Fabreagas and Na$ri in the summer was a big blow, but Arteta has filled that void seamlessly
Is it me, or does the board seem a bit more optimistic today ? There are some good quality articles from different posters and I think it's a good thing for our board, which at times can be a bit of a pessimistic place ....
Vermaelen has made a big difference since returning. Love him. That's not to take anything away from Koscielny who I feel has been improving all the time.
RVP has been scoring the goals while Kos and Szescney has been defending it. Those three has been massive for us this season.
Just wondering what happens when Wilshere comes back.. Will wenger drop arteta for him or move wilshere into ramseys position.
Whilst I agree Song has been quite impressive. When you take in to context the role he is supposed to be playing during a game, it is slightly worrying. He is there as the most defensive minded midfielder, but more often than not you will find him streaking ahead of both Arteta and Ramsey. This has caused us problems whilst defending in games. I am happy with his contribution going forward, but him belaying original orders to do so, has left me slightly uneasy whenever I don't see him infront of the back 4.
1. Vermaelen. His return has solidified our defence, we actually look very solid and composed at the back now, plus he brings leadership. Was going to pick RvP on his own, but decided against it. =1. RvP. Scoring for fun, been an incredible year for him. Suprised he didn't get a shot at the Balon D'or. 2. Arteta. Added some fight to our midfield, a real box to box player. Good ballwinner, and covers for song when he scampers forward. 3. Koscielny. Vastly improved. Unrecognisable compared to the player we signed last season. 4. Jenkinson. Prior to his injury, he was taking the game to Sagna in the battle for starting RB. 5. Szczesny. Every good team needs a quality keeper, we have ours. Massively improved, and a real commanding prescence at the back. I don't fear whenever an oppsition cross comes in anymore, i know Szczesny will deal with it safely, unlike certain previous keepers.
