Arsenal’s Premier League title winners 2025-26: player-by-player ratings
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Key Points:
- David Raya was a standout performer for Arsenal, earning a third consecutive Golden Glove for most clean sheets and making crucial saves throughout the season.
- Defenders Jurriën Timber, Gabriel Magalhães, and William Saliba were key to Arsenal’s defensive solidity, with Timber contributing goals and assists before injury, and Saliba praised for his composure and pace.
- Midfielders Declan Rice and Martín Zubimendi formed a dominant partnership, with Rice excelling in multiple roles and logging extensive Premier League minutes, while Eberechi Eze impressed with important goals and resilience.
- Forwards Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyökeres were vital attacking contributors, with Saka returning strongly from injury and Gyökeres delivering a solid debut season with 14 league goals.
- Some players, including Gabriel Jesus and Christian Nørgaard, struggled with form or injuries, limiting their impact and casting uncertainty on their futures at the club.