Arsenal: 5 Reasons Why Lukasz Fabianski Should Be Club's No. 1 Keeper

Arsenal suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at the Emirates, ensuring fans and critics alike reinstate their sceptical views on the depth and quality of Arsene Wenger's men. Like numerous Arsenal defeats, much of the criticism is directed towards the goalkeeper. Shot stopper Lukasz Fabianski will be forced to endure heavy crtisicm after poor positioning and weak effort to attack the ball enabled Newcastle starlet Andy Caroll to clinch the decisive goal.

The Polish keeper has enjoyed a stellar period of first team play in which Fabianski has reinforced his status as a genuine keeper after a nervy few seasons at the Emirates. However the costly error may not only come back to haunt Arsenal but Fabianski too as predominant first choice keeper Manuel Almunia has returned to full fitness and boom youngster Wojciech Szczensy is threatening to depart North London should first team opportunities fail to arise.

A selection headache for Wenger who will have a tough task reorganising the order of his keeping department. So in a series of article which will analysis with five reasons why each Arsenal keeper should be Wenger's number one, we start with the current dominant keeper.

Lukasz Fabianski

The 25 year old has struggled since arriving at the Emirates in 2007. Consistent errors, poor decision making and just soft hands have ensured the Polish shot stopper's reputation with the footballing world and Arsenal fans alike has been decimated.

However Fabianski recent form begs to differ as the former Legia Warsaw man has deputized sensationally in Manuel Almunia's absence, showing great reflexes and that potentially Lukasz Fabianski might have what it takes to be an Arsenal number one.

1. Obvious Talent

There is no denying Fabianski has talent. Boasting the prestigious "Football Oscar" on consecutive occasions, which denotes the best keeper in the Polish Ekstraklasa, along with a handful of performances in which the Polish international has made some thrilling saves. 

Fabianski has the ability to make pin point saves especially from close range. Furthermore the Polish keeper is strong and composed when taking penalties. The only question can the talent flower blossom among the error stricken thorns.

2. Arsene Wenger's Faith

As stated Fabianski has conceded countless amounts of errors during his short stint at the Gunners yet Wenger has continually kept faith in his Polish star. Wenger has consistently defended Fabianski and has expressed that fans do not witness what the 25 year old shows at training.

3. Development

Goalkeeper are capable of performing at their peak well into the ripe age of almost forty. Fabianski is only 25, one of the younger keepers in the Premier League. Already the Polish keeper boasts 45 caps for the Gunners, sufficient enough experience to fulfil his duties as the Arsenal number one.

Furthermore at such a young keeper age, there is an enticing amount of room for Fabianski to grow and erode his error prone ways.

4. Current Form

Fabianski current form is enough to assure even the most die hard Arsenal fans that "Bambi" is a capable keeper. Despite being at fault for Carrol's winner on Sunday, Fabianski has form as well as fitness unlike counter part Manuel Almunia.

5. Confidence

Fabianski has weathered and endured endless criticism for his efforts in goal yet has still maintained high morale and kept a sweet, happy face. It proves the Polish keeper is a fighter and longs to succeed. If he can stay error free one can't help but imagine what he is capable of achieving.