There may be one specific signing to thank for the club’s first Premier League championship since 2004 by this exceptional, spectacular Arsenal team. Despite their exceptional performances this season, it’s not the superb William Saliba, the constantly-improving Aaron Ramsdale, or the majestic Thomas Partey. In all honesty, it appears as though Leandro Trossard has been a fixture at Arsenal for the better part of a decade. He is Mikel Arteta’s new go-to man.
In recent weeks, at a time when Manchester City have started to tighten the screws, his cutting runs, deft linkup play, and effectiveness in the final third have propelled the Gunners to new heights.
After Chelsea snatched up Mykhaylo Mudryk, Trossard was only meant to be a Plan B acquisition. However, given the £62 million price difference between the two players, Arsenal has emerged as the clear winner.
The versatile Belgian is a perfect fit for Arteta’s squad and way of playing. He was in so many ways the ideal acquisition for Arsenal. It’s a deal that, again again, speaks so highly of Edu.
After missing out on Mudryk, Arsenal could have waited until the summer, but they thought this was the right time to make a move, and they are now reaping the benefits.
Against Crystal Palace, Leandro Trossard provided another assist for Arsenal.
With their victory over Crystal Palace, Arsenal increased their lead over the rest of the Premier League to eight points.
The club has done all possible to increase their chances of winning the title, and now there is a strong possibility that they will realize their goal. At its center is Trossard.
At a time when Arsenal was in desperate need of a revamp, his recent efforts have been nothing short of extraordinary.
Upon his arrival in January, Arsenal managed just one point from three Premier League games, which was a sign that the Gunners had hit a mini-rut for the first time this year.
Trossard contributed to the 1-1 draw with Brentford before stepping up to help the Arsenal win six straight Premier League games.
The attacker is now thriving as the false-nine, creating opportunities for his team members with his admirable awareness and decision-making. He has accrued six assists in those games.
He provided his most recent assist to Granit Xhaka, who expertly hammered home the ball during Sunday’s 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
Eddie Nketiah did a great job of filling Gabriel Jesus’ spot after the World Cup when he suffered a knee injury, but Trossard is now also checking off so many boxes for Arteta.
He is equally adept in both central and wide positions and can play any one with devastating results.
Trossard is finally offering consistency, something he was unable to do throughout his outstanding stint with Brighton, and he appears to be a player worth £50 million.
NOT TO MISS
Jesus is now back and while he needs minutes to polish his fitness, it’s unlikely that he will be earning extensive game time in the Premier League anytime soon with Trossard at the top of his game.
Although Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka will get the headlines, the Belgian international is now playing as well as anyone on this Arsenal team, and his contribution to the team has been very crucial.
There is an air of romance and class about the way Arsenal moved to say Trossard from Brighton after Chelsea nabbed Mudryk, it’s a clever signing that truly illustrates how far the club have progressed in recent times under the Arteta era.
Trosard is giving pressure to glory