Arsenal started the 2016/17 season with a wealth of goalkeeping experience at their disposal, but it has been a position that has caused more than a few discussions amongst Arsenal fans.

A goalkeeper is, of course, the last line of defence and as such they see their mistakes highlighted a lot more than any other player.

If they get it wrong, a goal usually results. That being said, they can still make things difficult for themselves as Arsenal keepers love to do.

Here’s how all Arsenal’s keepers got on this season:

Petr Cech 7

If I’d written this review a few weeks back, when Petr Cech was out injured, I’m quite sure it would be different than it is now.

37 goals conceded in 35 league games with 12 cleansheets doesn’t even begin to tell the story of a keeper who looked like his final days at the club were approaching rapidly.

His near post continued to cause him problems and his decision making showed surprising hesitancy.

Then he got injured.

When he returned he was inspired and was a large part of Arsenal’s winning run that brought them close to sealing an unlikely Champions League spot at the end of the season.

Cech did all he could, even defying critics to make saves at his near post.

David Ospina 6

Dave, Dave, Dave.

He can be brilliant one minute and the next unable to co-ordinate his hands to catch a ball the next. We saw his complete showreel at Wembley against Chelsea when he saved brilliantly with his hands and face before patting the ball into his own net later.

He’s not happy not being first-choice and is unlikely to stay at the club unless he’s given more games.

A club like Arsenal, if they are serious about their ambitions, need a better keeper than Dave as their number one so…

Emi Martinez 8

Martinez unexpectedly found himself thrust into the first team when injuries to both Cech and Ospina left Arsenal in a bit of trouble.

Although he conceded two goals in three games, he also kept two cleansheets and looked generally assured.

He has a far more calming presence than David Ospina, that’s for sure, and while you feel he might make a mistake out of inexperience, it never feels as inevitable as the howler Dave is going to throw in at any minute.

Wojciech Szczesny 9

By far Arsenal’s best goalkeeper of the season, Woj has excelled in Rome.

An immature player when he left Arsenal two seasons ago, he has grown into a man who can be relied on. His stats are amongst the best in Europe, with him leading the way for large parts of the season.

His distribution accuracy has also improved immensely since he left the club. He boasted an impressive 80% pass rate with an average pass length of 37m.

Please make him Arsenal’s number one next season

Matt Macey 8

Macey headed off to Luton Town on loan this season where he impressed and made the starting spot his own before being recalled by Arsenal when Cech and Ospina were injured.

It’s hard to see a way through to the first team for Macey beyond mass injuries and no doubt another loan spell lies in his immediate future.