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Don't get me wrong, he has brilliant reflexes and he has proven time and time again that if you blast the ball at him from close range, he can claw it out like a cat. But this reminds you of another bungling Brazilian down at the Lane, isn't it?
Fabianski certainly can't hold on to a first team place now at Arsenal. I hate to say this, but Almunia is just too good for someone of Fabianski's ability to displace.
Outcome: Loan him out
Johan Djourou
After his loan stint at Birmingham, Wenger is depending on him now to shore up Arsenal's porous defence. The only problem is that he is just not good enough.
After seeing his compatriot Phillipe Senderos been shipped to Milan, you wonder when Wenger will lose his patience with Djourou.
He is a good strong centre-back but he won't be much better than a squad player that he already is.
Outcome: Sell
Kieran Gibbs
Imagine you are only 18 and you are thrown out to survive amongst the sharks in the Pacific Ocean. That is what happened to Gibbs not so long ago.
He started off originally as a winger and Wenger, with the magical ability to turn all attacking players into defenders, ambitiously switched him to left back. This move was most likely undertaken to replace Armand Traore as a cover for Gael Clichy.
Nobody can blame him for that fatal slip up against Man Utd. His jitters as a 18-year-old was laid bare for the world to see; thank goodness Wenger took him out at half time. This lad has a future and he is definitely worth keeping.
Outcome: Keep
Alexandre Song
Song must have been thanking his lucky stars after Flamini and Diarra decided to leave Arsenal. This just goes on to show how far down the pecking order Song is to be considered as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal.
Even when these two were no longer around, he still had to contend with Denilson, a creative player, for his place. This suffices to explain how good Song is.
Outcome: Sell
Mikael Silvestre
I still cannot get my head around as to why Wenger would want to sign Silvestre. Sure, he is French, but that is about all the connection I can make.
He has provided adequate cover for Arsenal this season but there are so many defenders out there to turn to and yet Wenger had to ruffle through the bench warmers at Man Utd to convince Silvestre that he is deserving of a place here at the Emirates.
He has done nothing this season to repay Wenger's faith, apart from providing him more nightmares and face-in-hands moments. I lost count of how many times Man Utd fans have laughed at this incredible transfer.
Outcome: Just free transfer him
Emmanuel Eboue
Where do I even begin when I conduct my assessment on him? He has played right back, left back, right wing and possibly even defensive midfield. But he just screws up every time.
Currently, his red card count has exceeded the number of shots and assists he has provided for Arsenal in this season. His "amazing" talent has not gone unnoticed and he now rightfully, takes his place on the bench.
Outcome: Sell
Eduardo
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