Arsenal 2022/23 signings – ranked from worst to best

4. Jorginho

Finally, a transfer across the London divide that worked in our favour.

Although Jorginho only came as a cheap, last-ditch alternative to Moisés Caicedo, he still fitted the bill to operate in the Arsenal engine room and has often performed admirably in Thomas Partey’s absence.

The former Chelsea man brought vast experience to a young dressing room and, following a tough debut away to Everton, delivered at some key moments to keep our championship ambitions alive, including a fine display in the home match against Man City and his late ‘goal’ at Villa Park.

He offers little more than rotation but is at least fortunate with injury, and that could prove vital over the coming months.

3. Gabriel Jesus

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He might have ranked higher only for a lengthy injury layoff.

After Aubameyang and Lacazette had left for new pastures, speculation was rife about who would replace them and the arrival of Gabriel Jesus was greeted with soaring expectations. To his credit, the Brazil international mostly lived up to the hype and made a blistering start to life at Arsenal, with his tenacity and boundless energy bringing our press to new levels.

Unfortunately, knee problems greatly limited his involvement in the post-World Cup period and he suffered from the malaise that swept through the team during the final run-in, which ultimately cost us the title.

His debut campaign initially promised so much more, but perhaps pre-season will allow Jesus to build up fitness and soon get back to his best.

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