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By Oli Dickson Jefford Arsenal couldn’t have asked for a better start to the Premier League season. The Gunners are the only team to have won their opening three matches and not only have the results been encouraging, but the performances have been exceptional. Several players have performed incredibly well and there is certainly a real sense of optimism around the club. Last season, Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe were the breakout performers that starred and won the hearts of fans at the Emirates. With a promising campaign underway, who will be Arsenal’s breakout star this season. William Saliba Perhaps no one has won over the Arsenal faithful as much this season as William Saliba has in the opening three league games. The French defender spent three seasons on loan and a breakthrough looked unlikely, but he has been given a chance and has absolutely excelled. Saliba has produced a string of stunning displays and the Arsenal fans were singing his name throughout the Gunners’ ...

By Oli Dickson Jefford Arsenal’s season got off to the perfect start on Friday night with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at  Selhurst Park. After the disappointment   in the opening match  12 months ago against Brentford , this was a much better display against a side that certainly tested them at times. Gabriel Martinelli may have attracted headlines with his first goal of the season to kickstart Arsenal’s campaign, but eyes were also on Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Both joined the Gunners from Manchester City this summer and were making their first competitive appearances in red and white  –  and   the pair certainly made an impact. Jesus thrives in No.9 role He may not have got on the scoresheet but Jesus’ display at Selhurst Park last night will have excited Gunners fans . It was a strong performance from the Brazilian who looks like he could thrive in the talismanic role  he was never quite able to nail down at the Etihad. The 25-year-old...

By Will Castle The new Premier League season is nearly upon us, and Arsenal are set to kick off their campaign with a trip to Crystal Palace this Friday. The Gunners will be full of confidence after a flawless pre-season, which saw them win all six of their warmup games. Mikel Arteta will be hoping to follow up their promising pre-season preparations with an equally stellar season, as Arsenal look to prove themselves as a serious threat in the race for top-four. After an active transfer window at the Emirates, seeing the arrival of five exciting new acquisitions, there is a sense of optimism among Gooners, who will be desperate to see their side finish in a Champions League spot for the first time since the 2015/16 season. So, with that, let’s take a look at four players to keep an eye on for the Gunners, as they look to start their season on a high in South London.   Gabriel Jesus After an impressive pre-season, marquee signing Gabriel Jesus is already looking like the missing pie...