Let's look at those positions...
GK - Ospina's stats since capitalising on Szczesny's glaring errors such as those against Southampton has been remarkable and has seen to be one of the top keeper's in the league, more so than Courtois and De Gea - check it out for yourself:
Squawka results show Ospina comes out on top 3 out of 6 |
CB - I rate our three centre backs, Koscielny, Gabriel and Mertesacker. Although we still need that one other to cover in case we have an injury crisis at the back. Perhaps the extra centre back will be Chambers next season, but Arsenal really should be aiming for established players who know the role, as I can't see Wenger teaching a youngster how to defend properly, unless Bould gets involved. Doubftful that we'll sign someone though as Jenkinson is to come back as well.
DM - Wenger will no doubt have to go out and buy a defensive midfielder - Arteta looks to be coming to an end and Flamini has passed it and makes the odd cameo. One of those two will probably move on at the end of the season.
Coquelin has been a real leader in the heart of midfield |
ST - Now Giroud undoubtedly has the looks, touch and at times a finish of a world class striker and no one is doubting that he's played his best the season since arriving at the club. But the reason fans and pundits still feel we need a 'world class' striker is because he can go missing in some games in front of goal and doesn't threaten to kill teams off. There's only Welbeck to challenge Giroud and he doesn't get much time down the middle. Sorry to say but forget Theo upfront, he doesn't have the presence. The only name thrown around at the moment is Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon and having scored 30 goals in 37 appearances this season shows what a talent this guy can be and he's only 23. I'd say snap him up before Chelsea does.
Lacazette has hit 30 goals in 2014/15 season |
Which positions do you think we'll look to buy in?