Midfielders:
Central Midfield: Ramsey
Welshman Ramsey had to make it to the team as one of the best Gunners’ players. Playing ahead of Chambers in a double pivot type position Aaron Ramsey will be the engine of the Gunners with his stamina and work rate. His technical abilities have also increased impressively and he would be a key player in terms of goals and assists.
Central Attacking Midfield: Ozil
Mesut Ozil needs to be protected by hard working players in central midfield. Chambers and Ramsey can do that job in the current Arsenal set-up, meaning Ozil can have that freedom to dominate the game once more. The pace of the Premier League has been a bit too tough for the German maestro to handle, but it won’t take long for the World Cup winner to blend into the team once more.
Right Wing: Walcott
Arsenal are waiting for their talisman of 2012-13 season to be fully fit and start influencing the team again. He adds a new dimension to the team with his explosive pace and improved finishing. He can make those runs behind the defence and can be a playmaker’s delight. Arsenal really missed him last season where they were leading the race for the challenge.
Left Wing: Alexis
Alexis Sanchez would definitely be a key player for the Gunners, especially as a player similar to Walcott but with better finishing and passing skills that he learned in Barcelona. With extreme pace in both wings, Arsenal would have a real threat going forward, be it on the counter or during build-ups. Sanchez adds that extra bit of quality in terms of a dribbler.
Striker: Welbeck
Well, Giroud has better hold-up play and vision in his passing as he has shown flair that he developed in Arsenal. But playing Welbeck as a lone striker means Gunners will have another engine player playing centrally. He is such a hardworker that Arsenal’s pressing in offensive areas would improve significantly and Mesut Ozil’s work load will reduce. Let us face it, Ozil may not have the energy to be a typical Premier League player, but when given the defensive protection, Ozil is among the best passers and dribblers in the world and can produce magic. Surrounding the German with top runners and finishers can make life easy for him as all he needs to do is find Welbeck, Alexis, Walcott or Ramsey.
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