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Pain in the Arsenal: Writers’ 2021/22 season predictions

By Ross Kennerley

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Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal during the pre-season friendly football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at The Emirates Sadium in north London on August 1, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Zach Stevens

Twitter: @zachstevensFU

Final Premier League position: 5th

I am going to predict Arsenal ending up in the fifth position on the table, as they have solidified the defense with Ben White, but have failed to sign any more attacking threats. I say we finish better than last year but still can’t break the top four.

How far in FA Cup: Semi-finals

Arsenal are going to make it to the semi-finals of this competition and will not repeat their success during Arteta’s first campaign. We don’t have what it takes to win trophies just yet.

How far in Carabao Cup: Semi-finals

Same as above, I believe Arsenal could go far, depending on what team shows up. Do I think we will win the EFL Cup? Absolutely not.

Player of the Year: Nicolas Pepe

Pepe was in some of his best form as a Gunner towards the end of the 2020/21 season and I am banking on him continue to shine. He is our most expensive signing for a reason and I believe Pepe will show us why he’s worth all that money.

Breakout star: Sambi Lokonga

Sambi looks to be an exciting young midfielder who I think is going to have a great first year for the Gunners. He is the perfect player needed for this Arsenal squad, as he brings good energy and skill onto the pitch. Very excited for him.

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Hot take: Mikel Arteta will be sacked

As Arteta was given another chance for this season, I believe this one will be his last. He and his team have not done enough this summer to bring Arsenal even remotely close to competing for trophies, and it will come back to hurt him in the end. He will be gone.

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