Arsenal: Grading The Squad For 2017/18

Grade B

A partnership to work on?

Alexandre Lacazette: One of the most talked about transfers before a certain Gabonese moved to London was of the Frenchman. Arsenal fans had been calling for the management to sign the striker ever since they were linked with him a few seasons ago. They finally got their wish and the former Lyon man hasn't disappointed.

Far from his most prolific season, understandingly since it takes time to get acclimatised to the rugged nature of the Premier League, the striker has still managed to put up a decent showing in his first season at the Emirates with 17 goals and 5 assists. Plenty to look forward to in the next season.

Mesut Ozil: Yes. Shockingly, such have been the standards of the FA Cup holders this campaign that even a far from his best Mesut Ozil receives more than a decent B grade.

The German has experienced his least effective campaign in his last three years at Arsenal. He has recorded the lowest number of assists (14) and scored just 5 goals (compared to 12 last season). He is also languishing in 10th place on the assists charts this season, behind his team-mate Henrik Mkhitaryan.

However, when Mesut Ozil does turn up for the Gunners, there are few better sites in world football at the moment. Like how he humiliated CSKA Moscow in the Europa League quarter-finals.

The World Cup winner has put in some very telling performances in the red and white for Arsenal, despite his tendency to go missing in a number of matches through the season.

Sead Kolasinac: Another new entrant into the Arsenal side has been the Bosnian and has done more than a decent job. He has provided that grit which has been missing for far too long, and hasn't been afraid to either fly into a tackle or let fly from distance.

He has also been an asset going forward for the Gunners, assisting and scoring with the lethal left foot of his. A decent start to life in London results in him getting this particular grade.

Danny Welbeck: 5 goals in 12 appearances, including a come-from-behind brace against Southampton only recently, in the league is hardly the best that the Englishman can muster up. But given his lack of presence in the side, owing to injuries, it was far from a disappointing campaign in the league.

Welbeck has come up with some crucial goals this season.

In Europe too, the striker has found the back of the net on three occasions, helping his side advance to the semi-finals of the competition.

Mohammed Elneny: One of the best performers for Arsenal this season has been the Egyptian. Ozil, Ramsey and Wilshere have all been out with injuries at various stages in the season and the midfielder has adeptly slotted in their absence and has put up spirited performances for the Gunners.

His good performances have resulted in him enjoying much more game time at the club and he has also recently signed an extension with the club. We reckon his consistency had something to do with it.

Henrik Mkhitaryan: The Armenian was part of one of the transfer sagas of the season as Alexis and Henrik switched allegiances and sides. Mkhi, much like his compatriot, had a decent start to life, but unlike his teammate - despite the odd disappointing appearance - carried on with his form for the Gunners.

During his limited time in England, he has managed to create a number of chances for Arsenal and has also managed to score three and assist six other goals. Considering he is only just settling into life in London, we can expect him to come good for the Gunners next season.