BREAKING: Five Arsenal players make it to the Premier League Team Of The Year

The conclusion of the 2023/24 Premier League season saw Arsenal’s talented squad earn widespread recognition, with no fewer than five Gunners players named in the prestigious PFA Premier League Team of the Year.

Goalkeeper David Raya, defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, midfielder Declan Rice, and captain Martin Ødegaard were all selected for the coveted XI, a testament to Arsenal’s impressive campaign that saw them push reigning champions Manchester City all the way in the title race.

Raya’s consistent performances between the sticks were crucial to Arsenal’s success, and the Spanish shot-stopper’s inclusion in the Team of the Year was well-deserved. Alongside him in defense, the formidable pairing of Saliba and Magalhães were rock-solid, helping the Gunners maintain one of the league’s best defensive records.

In midfield, the dynamic duo of Rice and Ødegaard orchestrated Arsenal’s play, with the former providing a commanding presence and the latter’s technical ability and creative influence driving the team forward. Their contributions were recognized with well-earned spots in the PFA’s Team of the Year.

Joining the Arsenal contingent were several other standout performers from across the Premier League. Manchester City’s Walker, Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool, while City’s Erling Haaland, Aston Villa’s Watkins, and City’s Foden were selected as the attacking threats.

The inclusion of five Arsenal players in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year is a testament to the team’s collective excellence and the individual quality within Mikel Arteta’s squad. Despite narrowly missing out on the title, the Gunners’ impressive performances throughout the season have been rightly recognized, and the players will be eager to build on this success in the upcoming campaign.

As the new season approaches, Arsenal will be determined to go one step further and clinch the Premier League crown. With their standout performers leading the charge, the Gunners will be confident of mounting a strong title challenge and reclaiming their place among the elite of English football.