With another interlull underway, let’s take a quick look at how the players have been faring this season so far.
If you missed the goalkeepers’ review, you can read that here. For now, let’s do the defenders…
3. Hector Bellerin 7
Hector Bellerin was another player who seemed to be coming to the end of his time at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger, even though he signed a super-long contract tieing him to the club until 2023.
He was stagnating so badly it seemed like he was going backwards when, in reality, he was being played into the ground with little by way of guidance.
To rectify that, Arsenal brought in one of the most experienced players in that position on the planet – Stephan Lichtsteiner – from whom the young Spaniard can learn and he has certainly grasped his chance this season, averaging an assist every three games.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal is tackled during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)