Ranking the 5 best Arsenal players under Mikel Arteta

Norwich City v Arsenal - Premier League
Norwich City v Arsenal - Premier League

#3. Emile Smith-Rowe

Arsenal v West Ham United - Premier League
Arsenal v West Ham United - Premier League

Emile Smith-Rowe has looked like a transformed player under Mikel Arteta.

Smith-Rowe made his debut for the Gunners in 2020. Undoubtedly a talented player, his biggest criticism was his lack of goals from midfield. He has since added goals to his game and is now the club's top scorer in the Premier League.

Smith-Rowe has flourished in his attacking midfield role and is a bonafide threat in attacking situations. He has scored nine Premier League goals this season and finds himself in elite company alongside Bruno Fernandes and Kevin de Bruyne.

No midfielder has scored more goals than Smith-Rowe in the Premier League, a feat that is all the more impressive considering that he has come off the bench on several occasions. His performances have rewarded him with call-ups to the English national team.


#2. Aaron Ramsdale

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal - Premier League

Aaron Ramsdale is considered by many to be one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League.

His signing from Sheffield United was initially criticized by many, as Ramsdale faced the unfortunate feeling of being relegated on two different occasions. Costing a reported £30 million, Ramsdale has more than justified his price tag with his outstanding performances this season.

Ramsdale has looked like a player reborn under Mikel Arteta. He has made several match-winning saves and displayed excellent ball-playing abilities, something that is now expected of any player in Mikel Arteta's side.

Ramsdale has kept 12 clean sheets this season, and only Alisson Becker and Ederson have managed more than the Englishman.


#1. Bukayo Saka

Watford v Arsenal - Premier League
Watford v Arsenal - Premier League

Bukayo Saka is one of the most talented youngsters in Europe right now.

Saka made his debut in January 2019, becoming the first player born in the 21st century to play in the Premier League. He has played in several positions over the last two years, including at left-back and on both wings in attack.

Saka has emerged as one of the first names on the teamsheet under Mikel Arteta. An extremely reliable player, Saka displays an immensely high work-rate and has added goals to his game this season.

Lining up on the right-wing, Saka has already registered eight goals and five assists from 27 Premier League appearances this season. His performances over the last couple of years have earned him call-ups to the English national team as well.

Saka is arguably the best player under Mikel Arteta's regime.

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