Squad Members
Goalkeepers
The Arsenal No. 1 is a fantastic keeper and is looking to break into the Spanish Team. He was the sub keeper to Jens Lehmann until he was sold, but he emerged to be a superb player and is now the Arsenal Vice Captain.
Luka Fabianski was brought in as back-up for Almunia and has developed massivly since then. He doesn't make many starts for Arsenal, but when he does he is truely outstanding. He will play a major part in Arsenal's Carling Cup campaign
Vito Mannone has come through the Arsenal Academy like most of the players, and has shown he is a capable keeper in Arsenal's Youth Team. Mannone is keen to play some part in the Carling Cup this season.
Defenders
Sagna was signed for 6 million as competition for Emmanuel Eboue, but Eboue turned into a midfielder, since then, Sagna has arguably become the best right-back in the Premier League. The speedy defender will be tough to get past this season.
Hoyte is a fantastic right-back who always tries his hardest and looks up to his older brother Justin. However Hoyte moved to Middlesbrough in mid-season, so now Hoyte will look up to Sagna, The young defender will play a key role in the defence in the Carling Cup.
Mikael Silvestre is the first person to sign from Manchester United since Viv Anderson in 1987. The French defender is one of the senior members of the squad and will play and key role in defence as back-up Left back and centre back.
Kolo Toure has only played for Arsenal in his career and what a superb career it has been. Toure was a key defender is Arsenal's unbeaten season and will be looking to help his side to more titles in the upcoming season
William Gallas, the Arsenal Captain, signed from Chelsea, and since then, has taken charge and turned his career around. He scores several important goals, and will look for more this season. Gallas will be looking to lift a trophy this season.
Johan Djourou is a great defender and has broken through the ranks. Djourou started as a Young defender and came through the academy with everyone else. Djourou will be looking to break into the team and build on his superb career
Gael Clichy is a super defender and was recently nominated for 'Defender of the Year'. The quick talented defender will be looking to impress Arsene Wenger and has recentley signed a new 5 year contract with Arsenal