How could Arsenal line up next season in the English Premier League and Europe
By Alan Mclardy
Arsenal’s rollercoaster of a season is all coming down to next week’s Europa League Final.
If the Gunners are beaten in Bacu, they’ll miss out on the Champion’s League for a second successive season.
This could mean the end for star players like Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who are unlikely to be happy with another season away from the big stage.
But if Arsenal lifts the Europa League trophy and follows that up with a good summer in the transfer market, they could be a real force next season.
Whatever the outcome next week, there’s bound to be big changes at the Emirates over the next few months. Aaron Ramsey is moving to Juventus, Petr Cech is retiring and Danny Welbeck’s contract is expiring.
Then there are players like Elneny, Mustafi, Lichtsteiner and Jenkinson who just aren’t good enough to play for Arsenal and will surely be moving on.
Some Arsenal fans probably wouldn’t mind also seeing the back of Mkhitaryan, Xhaka, and even Mesut Ozil.
So with such a big summer ahead, how could they line up next season? Let’s take a look.