Seven players guaranteed a place in Arsenal’s starting XI after summer transfer window

Arsenal have achieved significant process this season, but there is still work to do.

Amid the absence of the European football in the 2021/22 campaign, the Gunners have managed to take full advantage of the rest time, as far as the top four race is concerned.

Arsenal remain in charge of fourth place, and they are currently three points ahead of Tottenham heading into the business end of the season.

If the Gunners do qualify for the Champions League, improvements to the squad will certainly be required.

Amid endless transfer rumours, we have taken a look at the current players who will still be assured a start come next season, regardless of who the club may sign.

Aaron Ramsdale

Ramsdale has been an inspired signing for the Gunners, arriving from Sheffield United last summer.

He has conceded just 22 goals in 24 games, racking up 12 Premier League clean sheets to-date.

Arsenal may strengthen the goalkeeping department if Bernd Leno moves on, but Ramsdale’s position shouldn’t be at risk.

Ben White

White has come in for criticism at times during his first season with the Gunners, but he has gone from strength-to-strength, improving as the campaign has gone on.

His partnership with Gabriel is only getting better, and White is likely to be trusted long-term, especially given the large fee paid for him.

Gabriel Magalhaes

The other half of Arteta’s defensive duo, Gabriel, has taken significant steps forward this season after some inconsistency last term.

It looks as though Arteta has found his centre-back pairing, even if he does move to add competition and depth.

TakehiroTomiyasu

Arsenal could receive some transfer interest in Kieran Tierney this summer, according to reports, meaning they may need to go into the market for depth at right-back.

But Tamiyaso was excellent before his injury and looks set to be the long-term right-back starter at the Emirates Stadium.

Thomas Partey

In the heart of the midfield, Thomas Partey has shone this season, second in the defensive stats for players who have played more than five games, according to WhoScored.

The Ghanaian has the second-best overall rating, too, behind only Saka, and he is going to be the go-to-man to anchor the midfield, along with whoever his partner may be next season.

Martin Odegaard

The same goes for Odegaard, who caught the eye but didn’t set the world alight during his loan spell last season.

Sine joining permanently, the Norwegian, has become a key cog in the midfield, scoring five and assisting four across all competitions.

His ability to move the ball quickly and precisely at a high level makes him a valuable asset indeed.

Bukayo Saka

Saka is not going anywhere, becoming a key part of Arsenal’s plans over the last two seasons.

He has managed 10 goals and five assists in 33 appearances across all competitions, and he is the jewel for Arteta to build his team around.