Arsenal vs Chelsea: 5 key players in Europa League Final

1. Alexandre Lacazette

So what if Ozil does disappear? And what if Aubameyang does struggle with his finishing? Well, then we have Alexandre Lacazette, the man who can do everything. If we need him to, he can drop back and create chances, lead the attack and provide service to Aubameyang, thus doing Ozil’s job for him.

Or, if Aubameyang is the problem, and Ozil does his part, Lacazette can take his chances, which is something he is rather proficient at doing.

And if they both struggle, well then Lacazette can do it all himself. He can take the ball himself, he can navigate space himself, he can score from distance himself. Lacazette can do it all himself. It would just be a lot easier if he didn’t have to.

But that’s why he was the Player of the Season, and that’s why he is an equally prestigious No. 1 on this list. Because when all else fails, defense, midfield, creativity, we know what Lacazette is capable of more surprises than anyone else on this team, and most others in the sport.

When the time comes that we need an impact, this is the guy we are going to turn to. And this is the guy that is going to deliver.