Arsenal entered the second international break of the campaign sitting proudly at the top of the Premier League table after seven matches. The Gunners have navigated a difficult set of fixtures with composure and confidence, finishing a point above the reigning champions. With a more favourable run of games to come after October’s internationals, Mikel Arteta’s side are well placed to maintain their strong start. They have been just as impressive in other competitions too, winning all three of their EFL Cup and Champions League fixtures without conceding a single goal.
Summer signings impress early on
Several players have stood out this season for Arsenal, both new arrivals and long-standing members of the squad. The Gunners strengthened heavily during the summer window, adding depth and quality across the pitch. It will please the club’s hierarchy that many of those recruits have made an instant impact. Cristhian Mosquera, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze have all earned plaudits for their performances, while Viktor Gyökeres and the injured Noni Madueke have also shown promising signs.
However, the new faces have not completely stolen the spotlight. A few familiar names have rediscovered their very best form, most notably Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori.
Timber leads the way
The full-back pair have been instrumental at both ends of the pitch, providing attacking width and defensive assurance. Their forward runs have helped Arsenal unlock stubborn low-block defences, and their output has been impressive, contributing six goal involvements between them so far this season. Meanwhile, impact players such as Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have added energy and creativity from the bench, while Gabriel and William Saliba continue to form one of the most reliable defensive partnerships in Europe.
With so many standout performers to choose from, it is difficult to single out just one. But for me, the ever-reliable Jurrien Timber edges it as Arsenal’s most consistent and influential player so far this season.
Who has been your standout Gunner this campaign? Share your thoughts below!
Benjamin Kenneth
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“Timber’After him still him.
Great article, it is a hard decision, the new boys have impressed, Noni has been a big surprise for me as I had my doubts. I thought we would cash in on Martinelli this summer but so glad we didn’t, shows how much I know!!!!
Cali and Timber have been immense but I think Mosquera takes it as he has stepped in to cover injuries to one of the best centre backs in world football and it was seemless. COYG
Told by Dutch legend, ‘Marco Van Bastian, ‘ You are not ready to play at Arsenal, at the Emirates you will feel like an intruder ‘ You will feel alone.
Jurien Timber got to be Arsenal stand out player and this only goes to shows , not all times top football players gives sound advice
Timber
Martinelli
Gabriel
Trossard
Calafiori
Zubimendi
Mosquera
Madueke
These players have impressed me so in this order.
Timber
Rice
Zubimendi
Gabriel
Raya
Madueke
Mosquera
For me Mosquera, Madueke, Martinelli, and Calafiori have impressed.
The one that stands out is a certain Jurien Timber. A 7+ out of ten most of the time. 👍
Where do you put Raya?
David Raya is in the best in the world imo.
David Raya has my vote he’s been the most consistent for me so far this season…