Arsenal FC's Two Top Players in Every Position? Let's Review..

Player "Top Quality" Verdict

Manuel Almunia Almunia never real has been consistent for Arsenal, it was only a matter of time before he was replaced by a more reliable keeper.
Verdict: No

Lukasz Fabianski This was tough, I was leaning towards a no but his recent form just edged him in there, and perhaps I was being nice as to not ruin this article too early!
Verdict: Yes

Wojciech Szczesny Yes - Szczesny looks like an almighty prospect, he still has some things to learn and work on but this guy looks like Schmeichel material, the way he anticipates the ball and rushes to spread himself is Schmeichel-esq in itself. For me he is Arsenals best goalkeeper.
Verdict: Yes
Verdict This position gets a pass at 2 out of 2, even if Fabianski was a tight call. Vito Mannone is currently not in the squad, and upon his return I think he deserves a chance to push for the first team.
Player "Top Quality" Verdict

Bacary Sagna Sagna is Arsenals leading Right Back, a position once held by Eboue until he was sent into midfield to accomadate Sagnas' arrival.
Verdict: Yes

Emmanuel Eboue Only the second position and another close call but I will give Eboue a yes because although not the most reliable he is good enough for cover and would probably get into a lot of premiership XI's.
Verdict: Yes
Verdict I will pass the position of Right Back at 2 out of 2, only just due to the inconsistency of Eboue but it is a position that is secure for now.
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Johan Djourou For me the former midfielder does not look comfortable in this role a lot of the time, granted he has put in some good performances but I still feel he has a bit to prove, especially as he seems to let every ball coming towards him pass his body rather than give it an old fashioned booted clearance.
Verdict: No
 
Sebastien Squillaci This centre back has a lot of experience under his belt, this being his first season at Arsenal he has looked solid, but sometimes hesitant at the back. Was in the infamous France 2010 world cup squad. Squillaci will get a yes from me, but only just - this is becoming a common thing now.
Verdict: Yes
 
Laurent Koscielny I can see the potential in Koscielny but does he have what it takes to be Arsenal first team now? I think his game has mistakes he needs to cut out, but that will only come with experience. I'll pass Koscielny on the basis of potential, that he has shown glimpses of.
Verdict: Yes
 
Thomas Vermaelen Undoubtedly the best defender Arsene has at his disposal, his capture last season was somewhat of a breath of fresh air for Gunners fans. This season he has been hampered by injury, and Arsenal have missed him. The closest Arsenal have had to Tony Adams in a long time.
Verdict: Yes
Verdict 4 centre backs are needed for a pass here, unfortunately we just scraped a 3, Arsenals need to sign a new top-class centre back has always been apparent to everyone though and this fail verdict will serve little a surprise to many.
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Gael Clichy Clichy is a top quality left back, still capable of the odd slip up, but always a hard worker and runs his socks off til the final whistle.
Verdict: Yes
 
Kieran Gibbs A brilliant prospect for Arsenal and England, Arsenal always seem to be spoilt when it comes to left backs. Gibbs is close if not there, when it comes to displacing Clichy from the first XI.
Verdict: Yes
Verdict One of the strongest positions in the Arsenal squad, nothing to worry about here for Wenger. Pass with flying colours.
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Alex Song Arsenals first choice rock between defence and midfield, needs to work on his passing ability but apart from that Song has made Arsenal fans forget about Flamini packing his bags for Milan. Seems to go from strength to strength.
Verdict: Yes
 
Denilson Some may not consider Denilson to come under this position, but Wenger deploys him a lot as a Defensive Midfielder. Has put in some solid performances but nowhere near as commanding and influential as Song. Maybe its not his best position.
Verdict: No
 
Craig Eastmond The games he has featured in he has done well, but once again cannot be considered as a solid replacement for Song.
Verdict: No
 
Emmanuel Frimpong Was having a promising pre-season before getting injured and ruled out for several months, while he has more potential than Eastmond he has little experience to replace Song.
Verdict: No
Verdict  In my opinion Arsenal have no proper cover for Song, it can be argued that Wenger can forge a makeshift Midfield of World Class talent if Song was to be absent from a game, but in terms of a solid, Defensive Midfielder, Arsenal "only have the one Song". This position is failed, 1 out of 2.
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Abou Diaby A player unfortunately hampered by injury's, Diaby has potential and ability, is he Top Quality, I would say yes, I like him as a player and although not first team he is a good squad player to have.
Verdict: Yes
 
Cesc Fabregas Do I need to write anything here? Not only one of the best in the Arsenal squad, but one of the best in his position in the world.
Verdict: Yes
 
Jack Wilshere Outstanding prospect, already has tons of ability and is only 19, has the potential to go as far as he wants, hopefully he can help England to a trophy as well.
Verdict: Yes

Aaron Ramsey Before his injury Aaron was establishing himself in the Arsenal first team, if he can come back strong and get fit he will be a big player for Arsenal.
Verdict: Yes
Verdict Arsenals centre of midfield has an abundance of talent, the likes of Nasri can also drop back here so they are never short of options. A pass 4/4
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Samir Nasri Possibly more suited to the middle, Nasri is usually deployed on the left by Arsene Wenger. His talent is there to see and there is more than one reason why Rio Ferdinand suggested he should be named player of the year. Top Quality would be an understatement.
Verdict: Yes
 
Tomas Rosicky Rosicky has looked out of place on many of his recent outings, I think his constant injury woes have caused a lot of problems for his football, for me he should be moved on and judging by Arsene Wengers desire to sign Edin Hazard that time may come soon.
Verdict: No
 
Andrey Arshavin  This season he has been a shadow of his former self, leaving many Arsenal fans wondering if this is the same person that exploded onto the scene at the end of the January transfer window 2 years ago. They say form is temporary, class is permanent. I will say Arshavin is lacking the former rather than the latter.
Verdict: Yes
 
Theo Walcott Has been deployed on the right wing for 98% of his Arsenal career even though the player himself and even Arsene Wenger class him as a striker. Walcott has suffered from a combination of patchy form, injurys, a media spotlight, and bad luck; but for me he is developing into a great player.
Verdict: Yes
Verdict I was going to split this category into left and right wing, but the players in question are usually found rotating, a tactic used by Wenger. Arsenal are a bit short when it comes to wingers, the possible capture of Hazard is mouth watering however and if it comes to fruition Arsenal will have this position covered. Fails as it only got a 3/4 but its not far from passing.
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Marouane Chamakh Chamakh is Arsenals signing of the transfer window, allowing another avenue to their game, with his fantastic heading ability. Marouane has impressed in his debut season, although he has slipped off the radar slightly with Van Persies return to fitness and form, he is a tireless player and has that funny trait of scoring goals, 10 from 23 starts is in comparison to Van Persie himself.
Verdict: Yes
 
Carlos Vela Carlos's development has been hindered due to a lack of playing time, he is clearly full of potential but has suffered to get games as Arsenal only deploy one striker in their formation. Can play on the wing but is more suited to the central position. A loan move could give him that much needed push in his career.
Verdict: Yes
 
Nicklas Bendtner Some will disagree, many will agree, Bendtner is not good enough to play for Arsenal. Frustrating and not willing to work for the team, Niklas has some ability but his arrogance will never let him develop it. For me the weak link in the squad.
Verdict: No
 
Robin van Persie This is easy to write with Robin just returning to form, if he stays out the treatment room Arsenal can win things this season, he has that dutch class about him and is a standout talent that would get into any Premiership side.
Verdict: Yes
Verdict I pass this at 3 out of 2, Arsenal are spoilt when it comes to strikers, probably because they only use one at a time in their current formation, but nevertheless if first choice Van Persie was unavailable they have great cover in Marouane Chamakh.
Player	"Top Quality" Verdict
Manuel Almunia	Almunia never real has been consistent for Arsenal, it was only a matter of time before he was replaced by a more reliable keeper. Verdict: No
Lukasz Fabianski	This was tough, I was leaning towards a no but his recent form just edged him in there, and perhaps I was being nice as to not ruin this article too early! Verdict: Yes
Wojciech Szczesny	Yes - Szczesny looks like an almighty prospect, he still has some things to learn and work on but this guy looks like Schmeichel material, the way he anticipates the ball and rushes to spread himself is Schmeichel-esq in itself. For me he is Arsenals best goalkeeper. Verdict: Yes
Verdict	This position gets a pass at 2 out of 2, even if Fabianski was a tight call. Vito Mannone is currently not in the squad, and upon his return I think he deserves a chance to push for the first team.
Player	"Top Quality" Verdict
Bacary Sagna	Sagna is Arsenals leading Right Back, a position once held by Eboue until he was sent into midfield to accomadate Sagnas' arrival. Verdict: Yes
Emmanuel Eboue	Only the second position and another close call but I will give Eboue a yes because although not the most reliable he is good enough for cover and would probably get into a lot of premiership XI's. Verdict: Yes
Verdict	I will pass the position of Right Back at 2 out of 2, only just due to the inconsistency of Eboue but it is a position that is secure for now.
Player	"Top Quality" Verdict
Johan Djourou	For me the former midfielder does not look comfortable in this role a lot of the time, granted he has put in some good performances but I still feel he has a bit to prove, especially as he seems to let every ball coming towards him pass his body rather than give it an old fashioned booted clearance. Verdict: No
Sebastien Squillaci	This centre back has a lot of experience under his belt, this being his first season at Arsenal he has looked solid, but sometimes hesitant at the back. Was in the infamous France 2010 world cup squad. Squillaci will get a yes from me, but only just - this is becoming a common thing now. Verdict: Yes
Laurent Koscielny	I can see the potential in Koscielny but does he have what it takes to be Arsenal first team now? I think his game has mistakes he needs to cut out, but that will only come with experience. I'll pass Koscielny on the basis of potential, that he has shown glimpses of. Verdict: Yes
Thomas Vermaelen	Undoubtedly the best defender Arsene has at his disposal, his capture last season was somewhat of a breath of fresh air for Gunners fans. This season he has been hampered by injury, and Arsenal have missed him. The closest Arsenal have had to Tony Adams in a long time. Verdict: Yes
Verdict	4 centre backs are needed for a pass here, unfortunately we just scraped a 3, Arsenals need to sign a new top-class centre back has always been apparent to everyone though and this fail verdict will serve little a surprise to many.
Player	"Top Quality" Verdict
Gael Clichy	Clichy is a top quality left back, still capable of the odd slip up, but always a hard worker and runs his socks off til the final whistle. Verdict: Yes
Kieran Gibbs	A brilliant prospect for Arsenal and England, Arsenal always seem to be spoilt when it comes to left backs. Gibbs is close if not there, when it comes to displacing Clichy from the first XI. Verdict: Yes
Verdict	One of the strongest positions in the Arsenal squad, nothing to worry about here for Wenger. Pass with flying colours.
Player	"Top Quality" Verdict
Alex Song	Arsenals first choice rock between defence and midfield, needs to work on his passing ability but apart from that Song has made Arsenal fans forget about Flamini packing his bags for Milan. Seems to go from strength to strength. Verdict: Yes
Denilson	Some may not consider Denilson to come under this position, but Wenger deploys him a lot as a Defensive Midfielder. Has put in some solid performances but nowhere near as commanding and influential as Song. Maybe its not his best position. Verdict: No
Craig Eastmond	The games he has featured in he has done well, but once again cannot be considered as a solid replacement for Song. Verdict: No
Emmanuel Frimpong	Was having a promising pre-season before getting injured and ruled out for several months, while he has more potential than Eastmond he has little experience to replace Song. Verdict: No
Verdict	In my opinion Arsenal have no proper cover for Song, it can be argued that Wenger can forge a makeshift Midfield of World Class talent if Song was to be absent from a game, but in terms of a solid, Defensive Midfielder, Arsenal "only have the one Song". This position is failed, 1 out of 2.
Player	"Top Quality" Verdict
Abou Diaby	A player unfortunately hampered by injury's, Diaby has potential and ability, is he Top Quality, I would say yes, I like him as a player and although not first team he is a good squad player to have. Verdict: Yes
Cesc Fabregas	Do I need to write anything here? Not only one of the best in the Arsenal squad, but one of the best in his position in the world. Verdict: Yes
Jack Wilshere	Outstanding prospect, already has tons of ability and is only 19, has the potential to go as far as he wants, hopefully he can help England to a trophy as well. Verdict: Yes
Aaron Ramsey	Before his injury Aaron was establishing himself in the Arsenal first team, if he can come back strong and get fit he will be a big player for Arsenal. Verdict: Yes
Verdict	Arsenals centre of midfield has an abundance of talent, the likes of Nasri can also drop back here so they are never short of options. A pass 4/4
Player	"Top Quality" Verdict
Samir Nasri	Possibly more suited to the middle, Nasri is usually deployed on the left by Arsene Wenger. His talent is there to see and there is more than one reason why Rio Ferdinand suggested he should be named player of the year. Top Quality would be an understatement. Verdict: Yes
Tomas Rosicky	Rosicky has looked out of place on many of his recent outings, I think his constant injury woes have caused a lot of problems for his football, for me he should be moved on and judging by Arsene Wengers desire to sign Edin Hazard that time may come soon. Verdict: No
Andrey Arshavin	This season he has been a shadow of his former self, leaving many Arsenal fans wondering if this is the same person that exploded onto the scene at the end of the January transfer window 2 years ago. They say form is temporary, class is permanent. I will say Arshavin is lacking the former rather than the latter. Verdict: Yes
Theo Walcott	Has been deployed on the right wing for 98% of his Arsenal career even though the player himself and even Arsene Wenger class him as a striker. Walcott has suffered from a combination of patchy form, injurys, a media spotlight, and bad luck; but for me he is developing into a great player. Verdict: Yes
Verdict	I was going to split this category into left and right wing, but the players in question are usually found rotating, a tactic used by Wenger. Arsenal are a bit short when it comes to wingers, the possible capture of Hazard is mouth watering however and if it comes to fruition Arsenal will have this position covered. Fails as it only got a 3/4 but its not far from passing.
Player	"Top Quality" Verdict
Marouane Chamakh	Chamakh is Arsenals signing of the transfer window, allowing another avenue to their game, with his fantastic heading ability. Marouane has impressed in his debut season, although he has slipped off the radar slightly with Van Persies return to fitness and form, he is a tireless player and has that funny trait of scoring goals, 10 from 23 starts is in comparison to Van Persie himself. Verdict: Yes
Carlos Vela	Carlos's development has been hindered due to a lack of playing time, he is clearly full of potential but has suffered to get games as Arsenal only deploy one striker in their formation. Can play on the wing but is more suited to the central position. A loan move could give him that much needed push in his career. Verdict: Yes
Nicklas Bendtner	Some will disagree, many will agree, Bendtner is not good enough to play for Arsenal. Frustrating and not willing to work for the team, Niklas has some ability but his arrogance will never let him develop it. For me the weak link in the squad. Verdict: No
Robin van Persie	This is easy to write with Robin just returning to form, if he stays out the treatment room Arsenal can win things this season, he has that dutch class about him and is a standout talent that would get into any Premiership side. Verdict: Yes
Verdict	I pass this at 3 out of 2, Arsenal are spoilt when it comes to strikers, probably because they only use one at a time in their current formation, but nevertheless if first choice Van Persie was unavailable they have great cover in Marouane Chamakh.