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Arsenal: Best XI of the post-Arsene Wenger era

By Andrew Dowdeswell

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal in action during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal in action during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal, Sead Kolasinac
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Daniel Parejo of Valencia battles for possession with Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal and Valencia at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /

Full-Backs

Another position hit by injuries across the two years, Arsenal have never had consistent play from any full-back. In fact, they have rarely had any fit full-backs period, nevermind players performing at a high level. However, across the two years, I have selected the two players who have played the most games, Hector Bellerin on the right and Sead Kolasinac on the left.

Bellerin was excellent for the first half of the 2018/19 season. Because he missed time with injury before then returning and tearing his ACL in January, it is often forgotten, but the Spaniard finally looked back to his electric best under Emery. He has missed a lot of time, but the only other option is Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who obviously does not want to play there.

On the opposite side, Monreal never looked comfortable at left-back, Kieran Tierney has not played enough to qualify, while Bukayo Saka has flourished but is not a natural left-back. Kolasinac, meanwhile, has been quietly effective. Five Premier League assists last season, another two this year, he has been a plus performer, even with his defensive vulnerabilities.

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