Arsenal have fared well so far this season under the tutelage of Unai Emery. Following their 1-0 win over Bournemouth last weekend, the Gunners moved up to third in the Premier League standings, having collected 15 points from 8 games.
With the international break upon us, it is a good time to look back and highlight three Arsenal players who have been standout performers for the club so far this season.
Matteo Guendouzi
French ace Matteo Guendouzi has been thoroughly impressive to watch so far this season. Thriving with his heart on his sleeve, he has showcased immense energy, passion and perseverance on the pitch.
While his fellow central midfielder Granit Xhaka has been inconsistent, Guendouzi has had a starkly different story. His exemplary composure and ability to read the game has provided a lot of grit into Arsenal’s midfield setup.
The 20-year-old has mustered 2 tackles, 1.4 interceptions and 1.8 clearances per game on an average. Moreover, his forward runs to create chances have also been widely acknowledged.
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang
Aubameyang has spearheaded his side’s attack brilliantly, notching up crucial goals. The 30-year-old’s attacking prowess has bailed the north London outfit from a number of predicaments and there are no two ways about it.
The Gabon international has plundered 7 goals from 8 league outings and has registered 3.1 shots per game on an average.
His finishing technique has been world-class and he will be heavily relied upon by Arsenal in the coming months, even when Alexandre Lacazette returns from his injury.
Bernd Leno
Bernd Leno’s heroics between the sticks so far this campaign deserves to be appreciated, especially considering that the defensive line ahead of him is not at parity with other top sides of the English top tier.
With his quick reflexes and shrewd positional awareness, Leno has taken his game to the next level. More often than not, he has dealt with the crosses well, and his distribution has also improved substantially.
The German shot-stopper has pulled off some incredible saves this season. After 8 league games, Leno averages 4.3 saves per game and also has a couple of clean sheets to his name.
Statistics Credits: Whoscored
