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Rating our squad & depth.

Goalkeepers

- Szcezcny - 7/10 - Come under harsh critisicm recently but has been and okay goalkeeper for us in recent years, still has to develop.

- Ospina - 6/10 - Haven't seen enough of him yet but has looked assured when played.

- Martinez - 5/10 - Youngster, Decent Number 3, but a number 3 is all he should be for now.


Score - 18/30 - Could be better - Title winning team should be scoring over 20 atleast.

Centre Backs

- Koscienly - 8/10 - By far our best defender, makes the odd mistake, has the odd bad game, but the most consistent and solid.

- Mertesacker - 6/10 - He is ok, too slow for the premierleague, but when partnered with Koscienly, he is made to look half decent because Koscienly sweeps so well. Would be an ok number 3, something like what Demicheles is at City.

- Chambers - 5/10 - With time may turn out to be a great Centre Back, started off strongly, can play multiple positions, but is a bit rash and aggressive in the challenge, and for a youngster understandably makes a few mistakes.


Score - 19/30 Again this should be over 20 for a team challenging for the title, and it should also be out of 40, desperately need someone to come in.

Full Backs

- Debuchy - 6/10 - Decent going forward, decent at the back, all around decent, not the best, not the worst i've ever seen.

-Gibbs - 7/10 - Has developed very well, he is strong in all aspects, maybe lacking in the air a little bit but does a good job consistently.

- Bellerin - 5/10 - Youngster, has done ok, rapid boy, good going forward, suspect defensively, but i think he has the potential to be a jordi alba type full back for us in the coming years.

Monreal - 5/10 - The man tries, he is decent number 2, he does well but can be the weak link sometimes. Has looked stronger physically this year though.


Score - 23/40 - Here i feel we are ok for now.

Defensive Midfielders

-Arteta- 6/10 - Best at club, which isn't saying much, he is solid enough, but should be a player that is in an out of the squad, a bit like how Mikel plays at Chelsea.

- Flamini - 4/10 - Shouts alot, he does put in a decent shift each time, but he is too short, too weak, and all his aggressiveness isn't suited to the prem, he would be ok as 4th choice, when we have nothing else.

- Coquelin - 5/10 - Well, he is better than Flamini, seems sharp, but hopefully can keep it up and can be a decent squad player.


Score - 15/30 - - Quite a terrible score for a position that is so crucial for the Premier league.

Box - to - Box

-Ramsey- 7/10 - Fantastic progress last season, would be 8 but hasn't lived up to standards he has set himself, but before his injury starting coming back to form, hopefully he can pick it back up.

- Wilshere - 7/10 - Has all the ability and potential in world to be one of the best in this position, but he has to start living up to it. and soon, i feel he is more talented than Ramsey, BUT he doesn't show the same desire to improve, reason Ramsey surpasses him.

Abou Diaby - 6/10 - On his day, unplayable, but he is always injured, so it is really frustrating.


Score - 20/30 - Fine, just too injury prone.

Attacking Midfielders

-Ozil- 8/10 - He had a strong start last season, but all the hype around him caught up on him, and people always expected more, he is World Class, in the right position, this man will be great for us, be patient.

Cazorla - 8/10 - The man is a joy to watch, smile on his face at all times, there isn't much else to say, we are lucky to have him.

Rosicky - 7/10 - The directness of Tomas is great for us, always speeds up play, one of my favourite players.


Score- 23/30 - Strong.

Wingers

Sanchez - 8/10 - Another World Class player for us, he is just everything we were lacking last year to win the league, its a shame we had so many injuries and not the same stability at the back this season.

Walcott - 7/10 - His pace and directness is frightening, shooting has improved recently, and if stays fit, would be vital for us.

Chamberlain - 7/10 - Has got alot stronger, has developed well, everyone says he needs to improve in scoring and assisting, but for me the way he plays with that drive is great.

Joel Campbell - 6/10 - Needs to improve his finishing, but apart from that works hard and defends well too. Tricky Player.

Serge Gnabry -6/10- Has shown great potential, should be sent on loan.

Score - 34/50 - Were perfectly fine.

Strikers

-Giroud- 7/10 - For me he has made good steady improvements since joining, gives us a target man option, good in the air and linking up.

-Welbeck- 7/10 Strong, Quick, Hardworker, has been a good addition.

- Sanogo- 5/10 - Has to go out on loan. Has potential.


19/30 - Has to be better for a team that wants to challenge but the players can improve.

posted on 10/1/15

Yes, that's why I gave my opinion. Even managers in the PL disagree so why wouldn't we be able to?

Can I just ask one question. What would you give for Sagna (based on last season) and I will remind you that during this time Debuchy was easily keeping Sagna out of the France team.

posted on 10/1/15

Not much wrong with that. I'd put Debuchy, Sanchez and Walcott up one.

Sanchez has to be a 9, i'd like to see the 9s and 10s of this league if hes only an 8. Theo gets an 8 cos he guarantees goals. Plus he really stepped it up a notch before his injury.

No point of Campbell or Diaby.

posted on 10/1/15

Debuchy going forward ,yes going forward he is better than sagna, but for me in the premier league, you need that defensive stability that sagna gives you, sagna would just shade it but not for much. get a 7.

And lets be honest, when he was with us, all our fans would say he is arguably the best right back in the prem

posted on 10/1/15

Goalkeepers

- Szcezcny - 7/10 - Needs to sort out his attitude and decision making. Could be a solid 8/10 in the future.
- Ospina - 7/10 - Just as good as Woj atm. His record in France speaks for itself.
- Martinez - 5/10 - Youngster, potential. Done a job when needed.

Score - 19/30

Centre Backs

- Koscienly - 8/10
- Mertesacker - 6.5/10
- Chambers - 5.5/10 - Lots of potential.

Score - 20/30 - Need a 7.5/10 CB to complete.

Full Backs

- Debuchy - 7/10 - Very solid.
- Gibbs - 7/10 - Looks like he is pretty much finished developing. Similar to Clichy which is ok.
- Bellerin - 5/10 - Lots of potential. Should loan out with Jenks (6/10) as back up.
- Monreal - 6/10 - Good enough back up. Also covers CB if we are desperate

Score - 25/40 - We are good in these positions.

Defensive Midfielders

-Arteta- 6.5/10 - Great distribution. Keeps the ball moving but lacks any real physicality.
- Flamini - 4/10 - Not. Good. Enough.
- Coquelin - 5.5/10 - Okay as 3rd choice.

Score - 16/30 - Shocking. Need to get rid of Flamini and get in a beast 8/10 DM.

Box -to- Box

-Ramsey- 7/10 - Could be 8/10 with some discipline and consistency.
- Wilshere - 7/10 - Same as Rambo
- Diaby - 6/10 - Just let him go. Guy might have been our next Vieira but we will never know.

Score - 20/30 - We only need 2 in the squad and we only need one on the pitch. Hopefully the two Brits can overcome their injuries.

Attacking Midfielders

-Ozil- 8.5/10 - World class when utilised properly with pace around him. Just needs some confidence.
Cazorla - 8/10 - Magician. Nearly as talented as Mesut but he is red hot right now.
Rosicky - 6.5/10 - On the wane but still a great squad player. Injuries stopped him from having a brilliant career.

Score- 23/30 - Very good. Never really been an issue.

Wingers

Sanchez - 8.5/10 - World Class. 100%. That is all.
Walcott - 7.5/10 - Pace and end product. One of the deadliesnt players in the league. Good to see him back.
Chamberlain - 7/10 - Like Jack/Aaron could be an 8/10 in the future. Needs to work on end product.
Campbell - 6/10 - Do know what he has to offer. Needs to be given more of a chance. Could be good as a squad player.
Gnabry - 6/10 - Soo much talent. Must get over injuries.

Score - 35/50 - Very very strong.

Strikers

- Giroud - 7/10 - Offers a lot to the attacking unit. Lacks pace is all. Great as a plan B/second choice.
- Welbeck- 7/10 - Lots of running. Must work on finishing. Could be 20 goals a season for us.
- Sanogo- 5/10 - Loan him.

19/30 - We only need 3 strikers but we need one to be 8/10. Unless Welbeck can improve we might have been wrong to sign him.


Need a CB and a DM... but we all knew that anyway.

posted on 10/1/15

You guys are harsh, Sanchez is a 9 debuchy is a 7. Rambo is pushing an 8 based on the fact that on form he is the best midfielder in the league and one of the best of all players

posted on 10/1/15

Ramsey's form of last year seems an age away! No reason he can't get back to it though. Really hope he turns into our Gerrard/Lampard, we need a Mr Arsenal.

posted on 10/1/15

How can you give Welbeck the same score as Walcott? Sorry but Welbeck is no where useful for us as is Walcott. Welbeck is lucky to be a 6. But most of them I think are fair. Maybe Alexis is a 9, can't really get much better in the league than him.

posted on 10/1/15

So, on average our team is...

_________6__________
5.5------6-------6-------6
_____7_____5________
8______8_______7_____
________6____________

Seems about right, tbf.

posted on 10/1/15

Apart from RB.

posted on 10/1/15

What is all this guff about Diaby being unplayable on his day! He had a handful of ok games, that's it.

Time to change the record.

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