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PITA’s 2022/23 Arsenal End-of-Season awards

By James Cormack

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Bukayo Saka shakes hands with Martin Odegaard of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Bukayo Saka shakes hands with Martin Odegaard of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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Oleksandr Zinchenko has been an excellent signing. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Oleksandr Zinchenko has been an excellent signing. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

Mitch Peotter

Player of the Season: Bukayo Saka – Martin Ødegaard gave him a run for his money this season but Saka is the POTS. He led the team with 25 G/A and came up big in crucial games like Liverpool (H) and United (H). He’s Arsenal’s best player and worth every bit of that new deal.

Performance of the Season: Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal – Arsenal hadn’t won an away North London Derby in years and we changed that in style this year.

Goal of the Season: Nelson vs Bournemouth – I really don’t see how it could be anything else. Not only was the context of the goal incredible, but it’s an insane shot from Reiss on his weaker foot. I was knee-sliding in my apartment when that went in. One of my favourite goals ever.

Signing of the Season: Zinchenko – This probably would have been Gabriel Jesus had he not gotten injured but Zinchenko was an incredible signing. He allowed Arsenal to completely change the way they play and control matches. By inverting, it created a whole new dynamic for the squad that took us from top four hopefuls to title challengers.

Season rating: 9/10 – Ultimately it hurts to have not won the title but what a season this has been. We were projected to be a part of the top four race but instead battled City for the title until May. There’s so much to be happy about this season and where the team can go. It’s been my favourite season supporting Arsenal and I can’t wait for next year to be even better.

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