Arsenal: 10 Reasons To Be Satisfied With Barcelona UCL Draw

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5. Arsenal have Aaron Ramsey

It’s looking like when these matchups role around, Aaron Ramsey will still be holding onto the central midfield role. Honestly, that should frighten Barcelona. When Aaron Ramsey is in that central midfield role, he is world class, no questions about it. He has been an absolute marauder ever since he became a regular. 2013/14 was his breakout year, when he compiled 16 goals and ten assists.

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While 2014/15 is often seen as a down year, that is because he only spent half the year at central midfield, dealt with three hamstring injuries, and was then moved out wide. Yet he still amassed nine goals and seven assists.

Being returned to his favored central role means that he will be returned to Arsenal’s favored 2013/14 form. And that means that Arsenal will be blessed with an engine that can rev from box to box, contributing to all facets of the game. He also has a knack for heroics, as we witnessed against Hull City.

Plus, remember that time Barcelona reportedly looked to offer up £50 million to secure Aaron Ramsey? Well, now they have to play him.

And who else does Arsenal have?

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