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After a poor start to the 2021-22 season, Arsenal have managed to steady the ship and are unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions. Mikel Arteta's side started off their campaign with three consecutive league losses. This led to many fans calling for the Spaniard to be sacked. However, since then, the team has seen an uptick in form and a massive improvement in performances.
Mikel Arteta will hope his side can now kick on and string together a strong run in the league as they look to qualify for European competitions once again. There have been some standout players for Arsenal this season. This list will rank the five best players for Mikel Arteta's side so far this campaign. So without further ado, here are
Arsenal's 5 best players so far this season
#5 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has started off the season quite strongly, finding the back of the net five times in seven games across all competitions.
The Gabonese hitman has had strong showings this season, particularly against Tottenham Hotspur in the league. Aubameyang also scored a hat-trick in the 6-0 demolition of West Brom in the Carabao Cup and was also on hand to score Arsenal's first goal of their league campaign against Norwich City.
Mikel Arteta will need his captain to consistently find the back of the net this season if Arsenal are to fight for a top-six finish in the Premier League.
#4 Thomas Partey
The difference between Arsenal's performances with and without Thomas Partey in the team has been night and day so far this season. The midfielder is one of the most important players in Mikel Arteta's side and has put in strong performances in every game he's played so far.
Partey has anchored Arsenal's midfield, allowing the likes of Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe the freedom to venture forward and join the attack. The Ghanaian's reading of the game and physical style of play has shielded the back four well, helping Arsenal get three clean sheets in the four games he's played so far this season.
Partey's growing influence on the team cannot be understated and if he can stay fit this season, he is sure to be integral to Arsenal's efforts to finish in the top 6.
#3 Gabriel
Brazilian defender Gabriel has been a beast for Arsenal since returning from injury this season. The centre-back has been a rock at the back and has struck up an impressive partnership with Ben White.
The Brazilian's return has coincided with Arsenal becoming more resilient in defense. Gabriel has been strong in the air and in the tackle. The defender has put in strong performances in every game so far and has kept three clean-sheets in the four games he's played this season.
Mikel Arteta will need Gabriel to stay fit throughout the season as the Brazilian has been an integral part of Arsenal's defense this season and is expected to continue to be.
#2 Takehiro Tomiyasu
One of Arsenal's new signings this season, Takehiro Tomiyasu, has been very impressive in his first few games for the club. The defender was brought in to replace Hector Bellerin and has done so with aplomb so far.
Tomiyasu has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water, and has shown he can be dependable in the right-back position. His energy and dynamism at right-back is invaluable to the Arsenal side. The Japan international has already become the subject of adoration from fans, particularly with his performance against Spurs, where he basically nullified the threat of Heung-min Son.
Tomiyasu was also voted Arsenal's Player of the Month for September and is sure to just keep getting better from here on out.
#1 Aaron Ramsdale
Many questioned Arsenal signing Aaron Ramsdale earlier this summer, but the Englishman has silenced his doubters with his performances for the club so far.
Ramsdale has essentially usurped the no. 1 spot from Bernd Leno with his amazing performances in goal for Mikel Arteta's side. The shot-stopper has pulled off some brilliant saves this season and has also shown his capability on the ball. The Englishman looks the real deal and is set to start in goal for the Gunners throughout the rest of the campaign.
Ramsdale's performances this season also earned him a call-up to Gareth Southgate's England squad for the recent 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. If the goalkeeper continues in this vein of form, he could be key for both club and country come the end of the season. Given Ramsdale's age, the Englishman seems set to be Arsenal's no. 1 for many years to come.
