Coach Mikel Arteta is leading Arsenal towards the Premier League title, in the context that this team has more leaders than ever.
During his 6 years leading the "Gunners", this coach has always built the strongest possible squad, while ensuring the presence of outstanding personalities in the team.
Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Gabriel and Mikel Merino are among Arsenal's leadership, and are five influential figures in the dressing room. They even held a vote to elect a captain, and Arteta revealed that Odegaard still holds this role thanks to his outstanding leadership qualities.
Saka appears to be awarded the captain's armband as Odegaard is absent due to injury. And perhaps many people on the sidelines do not realize how much he is admired by his teammates.
For a generation of Arsenal fans, Saka reminds the club's legend David Rocastle. He plays on the right wing, is a favorite player of fans, and is extremely skillful and talented. Saka is also a big personality and personality at the Emirates.
Moreover, Saka is a shining example. He was once a part of the England team's leadership under Gareth Southgate and will certainly be a potential candidate for the captain's armband, both at club and national team in the future.
Declan Rice is currently the England captain, although he has never started a game for Arsenal as a captain. Meanwhile, Mikel Merino is a figure that his teammates are very proud of, although he is not a solid starts player. The EURO 2024 champion is still an excellent player, fluent in speech and possesses the signature voice of Spanish stars.
Gabriel has also often wear the Gunners captain's armband, and his importance to the team cannot be underestimated. Since joining Arsenal in 2020, he is the top-scoring defender in the Premier League. The goal against Atletico Madrid in midweek put Gabriel in the club's list of 100 all-time top scorers.
Gabriel Jesus, who is recovering from a long knee injury, has been a member of the leadership group in the past.
Arsenal also have famous international players such as William Saliba, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz. In addition, there are experienced faces such as David Raya, Ben White, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Riccardo Calafiori.
The London side even signed Brentford veteran Christian Norgaard this summer. Arteta now sees leadership skills as a prerequisite for Arsenal's desire to sign new players, ensuring their squad is not only strong in terms of expertise but also strong in spirit.
After many years of being criticized for lacking genuine leaders since Tony Adams and his colleagues, Arsenal now have a talented and influential squad.
Leaders have never been so important to Premier League clubs and international sides in the modern era of football. The captain's armband gives the players a voice, leadership and unity - key factors both on and off the pitch.
Looking at Arsenal's season, it can be seen that this team is on the right track and maximizing the strength of the leaders in the squad.
