Arsenal could win the Champions League this season, and there will undoubtedly be more heroes between now and the end of the campaign. The team has an impressive number of players who have consistently proven their worth as the season has developed, demonstrating character, determination and quality. Numerous individuals have stepped up to cover for others, such as Mikel Merino in attack and Jurren Timber at right back for Ben White, showing the strength in depth that Arsenal now enjoys. These players have been crucial in maintaining the team’s momentum and ensuring that standards remain high, even when key figures have been unavailable.
Thomas Partey has also been unbelievable, whether he is playing in midfield or stepping in as a right back. His versatility and composure have been vital in ensuring the team remains balanced and competitive. It is also important not to overlook the performances of Myles Lewis-Skelly and David Raya, both of whom have made significant contributions when called upon. Their impact is testament to the depth and talent that has been cultivated within the squad, allowing Arsenal to compete at the highest level across all competitions.
This article would not be long enough for me to mention all the Arsenal stars who have performed well, but my Player of the Season at the Emirates is Declan Rice. Several fans would have predicted that, which is great to know. Most people would choose him because of his performance against Real Madrid. However, Rice has been the best performer on our team all season, even before the matches against the Spanish side. He is the model for fitness, consistency, leadership and efficiency. Every player has bad days, but Rice is the one player who manages to show hunger and a desire to win even on his bad days.
There will be better seasons for the Englishman because he is always improving, but he is my Player of the Season. Who is yours?
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I have watched a lot of football, their’s no player in the world have seen right now with a better interception skill than Declan Rice.
I rate Rodri from Man City and the world class Thomas Partey that plays a similar position as the Englishman, but when it comes to interceptions skills, Declan Rice is second to none.
It’s his reading of the game – imo, playing him higher gives him the freedom to play with his instincts more, and makes him less predictable for opposing players, which helps him make more tackles and interceptions. I think if he played CDM, teams would try to avoid his area of the pitch when attacking, and he wouldn’t look as good statistically – would still be impacting the game in a major way.
Tbh, I would probably pick someone like Raya, Gabriel or even timber for arsenal player of the season. No one has played to the level rice reached in those champions League games (except arguably saka at times in other methods), but rice also played relatively poorly during a number of games earlier in the season. Not sure why, but he really didn’t look himself into the last couple of months. The three mentioned earlier have been consistently very good all season.
Gabriel , Raya, Timber , Skelly, and Partey are all ahead of Rice .
gizzle,
Don’t forget our captain fantastic, you’ll upset the Odegaard Posey.🤣😂👍😉
RIce had 3 or 4 good games all season and suddenly he’s player of the season. Gabriel , Raya, Timber , Skelly, and even Partey had a better season. Stop the bias.
Bias ?
Skelley didn’t start a league game till December!!!!!
Love Rice but to be fair, he has dropped off from last season. Playing well at the end of it. But Partey all season has been better.
I really believe that Rice should be captain of the side. He is always the first name to be written down on the list and unlike Odegaard very seldom has a bad game. He is the most important player in the side.
JRS,
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If he has another two big performances against PSG, then it would be hard to argue against him being our player of the season. Yes he had a slow start to the season but big moments like the ones he had against Madrid count for a lot. Having said that, I think Raya, Gabriel, Timber and Partey have been more consistent over the course of the season. Even Saka I would say, even though he’s missed a lot of football.
Anyway, it’s still too early to call, particularly if we get to the final. Gabriel was my player of the season until he got injured.
I’m actually a little disappointed that the article didn’t even mention Gabriel. I think he’s underrated not just by Arsenal fans but the football community in general. Best centre back in the league this season imo.
Gabriel has had a blinder of a season.
It is true Declan Rice has been a shadow of himself for most of the league campaign, The Englishman seems to have come alive in the champions league.
Strangely if Arsenal do goes on to beat Barcelona in the final, he will be name player of the season, that’s just how it works
It’s between Gabriel and Raya
But if we win CL and Rice does what he did in last round he’s in the conversation