Arsenal season reflection

The latest season has been filled with both good and bad moments.

Under the leadership of Mikel Arteta, the team has undergone many changes, and we have seen both progress and the need for more work.

In the Premier League, Arsenal's performances have been inconsistent. At times they played really well, especially during the second half of the season, but they also lost against teams they should have won against. This meant they could not secure a top-four finish. Despite this, young players like Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe have been brilliant, giving fans hope for the future.

A major challenge for Arsenal has been getting the defence in order. Arteta has tried different players and formations to strengthen the defence, but the team still needs to become more stable. Ben White, who is new to the team, has shown that he can become an important player, but it will take time for him to fully integrate with the other defenders.

In midfield, Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka have been key. Partey has shown his skill when he has been fit, but injuries have meant he could not play as much as desired. Xhaka has had a mixed season with both good and less good performances. Martin Ødegaard, who was loaned from Real Madrid, has been a positive surprise and contributed with both creativity and hard work.

In the attack, Arsenal have had both highlights and difficulties. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the team's captain and key scorer, has not scored as many goals as usual, affecting the team. Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Pépé have also had good moments, but they need to become more consistent to truly help the team.

In the Europa League, Arsenal made a good effort but did not reach the final. The loss in the semifinal against Villarreal, led by former Arsenal coach Unai Emery, was a disappointment and showed that the team still has a way to go to be really good in Europe.

Despite these challenges, there are many positive things to take from the season. The young players, like Saka, Smith Rowe, and Gabriel Martinelli, show great potential and can be important for Arsenal's future. Arteta's leadership and tactics are also starting to yield results, even though there is still much to improve.

Looking ahead to next season, Arsenal need to strengthen the team, especially in defence and midfield. With the right new signings and continued development of the young talents, the team can become stronger and compete better in both the Premier League and Europe.

The fans at Emirates Stadium have seen glimpses of what the future can offer, and with continued belief in the process and patience with Arteta's project, Arsenal can return to the top of English football. The season has been educational, and now we look forward with hope and optimism.

Text: Isak Yavus

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