5 players who have impressed for Arsenal this season

Arsenal have been known to be inconsistent in their performances this season. Despite that, they have players who have impressed in almost every match that the Gunners have played. These players have set their minds, and seem to be fully focused on the campaign, and fully deserve to be recognised for their hard work this season.

They are the beacons of hope for the team and the rest of the players. Arsenal should be glad to have these players in the team, who have contributed a great amount this season.

If not for their efforts and commitment, Arsenal could well be an average team in the Premier League, and Arsenal will want to keep these players for as long as possible in order to perform well in the future.

On that note, here is a look at 5 Arsenal players who have really impressed this season:

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#5 Jack Wilshere

Jack Wilshere applauding the fans.

Wilshere has been impressive thus far into the season. His career at Arsenal has been hampered by multiple long-term injuries, which greatly reduced his play time and potential. The Englishman made his debut for England when he was just 18, but in the last 8 years, he has made just 34 appearances as of February 2018.

He went on loan to Bournemouth last season but returned early after suffering an injury towards the end of the campaign. Thereafter, he worked his way back to fitness and into the team.

Arsene Wenger has a habit of playing youngsters and those who failed to make it into the starting lineup, in Europa League as well as cup fixtures. The Arsenal manager saw it as a way to let all of his players get game time even if they were not playing at the highest level in the EPL.

Wilshere worked diligently in the Europa League, made eye-catching appearances and illustrated how dangerous he can actually be. That led to a growth in confidence for him and also for the manager.

When Wilshere was finally fully fit and adapted to play consistently again, he started to make his way into the starting lineup in EPL fixtures. This season looks to be one of the most memorable seasons for Wilshere.

His undying attitude and perseverance have surely paid off, and it looks likely that he will be called up for England in the upcoming World Cup. Other than Wilshere, there is another equally invaluable midfielder for the team.

#4 Mesut Ozil

Mesut Ozil joined Arsenal in 2013.

Before Alexis Sanchez left Arsenal, many thought that he was the man Arsenal was heavily reliant upon. Indeed, Sanchez is a goalscorer for Arsenal and he has often saved Arsenal from losing. After his departure, it seems like this German international is actually the main mastermind behind the successes at Arsenal.

This is no wonder why Arsenal had been so desperate for him to stay with the club and Ozil has committed his future recently.

There hardly is anyone on the pitch with a better vision than him. Although his lack of defensive attributes has garnered lots of negative comments, when it comes to attacking, the game is in his hands.

Cutting a lethargic figure the last few seasons and always staying up front, Ozil has since been more involved in tracking back. Once he gets the ball from deep play, he advances it forward, doing what he does best.

Since Ozil made his league debut in 2006, he has created more than a thousand goal scoring chances in the top five leagues, becoming the only player to achieve such a milestone.

Despite so much pressure and attention on him, when Arsenal needed him most, he stood up to support the attacks and gave all his best. Even amidst all the fuelling rumours surrounding his future, he has never showed his displeasure in playing for the team.

In the next few seasons, fans will be expecting a lot from him given that he will be earning a reported salary worth up to 350 thousand per week.

#3 Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Maitland-Niles played numerous games when Nacho Monreal was injured.

Prior to the start of the season, I had little knowledge of this player. The hype of other youngsters such as Reiss Nelson and Jeff Reine-Adelaide was far greater than what was being reported about Maitland-Niles.

Turning 21 this year, time is on his side. He seems to have a gargantuan amount of energy stored in him and he has proven that he can be dangerous when going forward.

There were games where a lack of experience made him vulnerable to attack from opponents, but he illustrated time and again that, he can overcome all challenges that stand in his way.

Last season, he had far fewer opportunities. This season, he fought his way into the starting line-up and worked hard courageously. Maitland-Niles embodies a ''can-do'' attitude which has impressed many. He was brought into matches when a couple of things were not running smoothly for the team, but he has proven to be much more mature than expected.

#2 Nacho Monreal

Nacho Monreal scored against Crystal Palace.

I believe he is one of the most under-rated impressive players in the EPL. Arsenal must be counting their blessings having welcomed him to the club in 2013.

He hardly ever puts a foot wrong in his games and reads the game as well as his German team-mate Mesut Ozil. Lately, he showed his capability of running away from his markers and making dashes into the penalty box to score.

Monreal is also better than his fellow Spaniard playing in the right-back position, in terms of attacking and defending. Although he does not have Bellerin's pace, his crosses into the box are more accurate and he is by far, the most consistent player that Arsenal has.

In addition to being consistent, fans have nothing to complain when he plays. Just like all other players who have impressed, Monreal is Arsenal's Mr Reliable. There is no doubt in terms of his level of concentration and commitment.

Turning 32 years old this year, Arsenal may be Monreal's last club before he retires. His age does not seem to bother him much. When Sead Kolasinac has been brought into the team as a possible replacement for a spot as a left back, Monreal has dealt with things calmly and showed that experience comes before age.

#1 Aaron Ramsey

Aaron Ramsey joined Arsenal in 2008.

Nearly ten years ago, Ramsey joined Arsenal from Cardiff City. His early potential faced a major setback when he suffered a serious double leg break in 2010 while playing against Stoke City.

Many have struggled to regain full fitness after such a serious injury, but for the Welsh, he went against the odds to rejoin the first team. In Arsenal's recent match against Everton, Ramsey scored his first ever career hat-trick. It surely was a memorable night for him.

Like Wilshere, Ramsey has suffered niggling and frequent injuries throughout his career. For many, it seems like he plays much better for Wales than for his club.

This season, he managed to stay fit on most occasions and has scored 6 goals. He last scored 6 goals during the 2014/15 Premier League season. The highest number of goals he scored is 10 when he played in 2013/14 season.

Ramsey has not yet played in the Europa League this season, but if Arsenal were to advance, Wenger will introduce more first-team players and that may include Ramsey.

On a superb form this season, he has worked well together with Granit Xhaka in the midfield. He still has room for improvement from a defensive point of view but in terms of attacking, he is nearly achieving a perfect score for his performance this season.