You won’t believe how impressive Arsenal’s second string looks!
A look at two superb Arsenal XIs Arsene Wenger can play this season, with quality in every position on the pitch – surely this strength in depth makes the Gunners title challengers?
GK: Petr Cech/David Ospina
Unfortunate not to be number one after a fine season last year, David Ospina will now have to make do with a place on the bench, behind the excellent Petr Cech, who is a great signing by Arsenal.
DR: Hector Bellerin/Mathieu Debuchy
Despite joining to be first choice last summer, Mathieu Debuchy is surely now behind Hector Bellerin in the pecking order, but Wenger undoubtedly has two excellent right-backs to choose from this season.
DL: Nacho Monreal/Kieran Gibbs
Two fine left-backs as well, with Nacho Monreal currently ahead of Kieran Gibbs in the pecking order for that position.
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DC: Laurent Koscielny/Gabriel
The French centre-back is likely to remain a fixture in the Arsenal defence this season, but Brazilian Gabriel looks a fine squad player ready to come in when needed.
DC: Per Mertesacker/Calum Chambers
Per Mertesacker is surely first choice to partner Koscielny in defence this season, but impressive England youngster Calum Chambers is sure to be one for the future and should get some games this term.
MC: Francis Coquelin/Mikel Arteta
Francis Coquelin must now be first choice for Arsenal this season, with the experienced Mikel Arteta now set for a backup role.
MC: Santi Cazorla/Jack Wilshere
Two creative players in the middle of the park, Santi Cazorla is a class act who is sure to be the main playmaker this season, while Wilshere is a useful option when he’s not injured.
AMR: Theo Walcott/Aaron Ramsey
Theo Walcott should be starting on the right in most games this season, but Aaron Ramsey also played there a lot last season and could be an option.
AML: Alexis Sanchez/Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Two players who can play a variety of attacking roles, Alexis Sanchez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are both quality options on the left flank.
AMC: Mesut Ozil/Tomas Rosicky
Two creative and intelligent number ten players, Tomas Rosicky could struggle for games this season but is an experienced backup for Mesut Ozil in that role.
FC: Olivier Giroud/Danny Welbeck
Arsenal fans will hope Karim Benzema is brought in to improve on both of these players, but Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck currently provide two strong options to play the lone striker role.
