Best Arsenal Team in PES 2015

PES 2015 has taken the gaming world by storm with its sleek gameplay and real-time tactics. We have already discussed the Best Real Madrid and Barcelona playing XI’s from the game and now here is the Best Arsenal team in the game based on the ratings for the players.The Gunners are currently far away from being genuine title contenders, but with the quality available in the squad, you can definitely mount a title challenge in the virtual world. Arsenal’s best formation in the game is 4-3-3, with a holding midfielder, two central midfielders and a lone striker up front. Here’s the Best Arsenal XI:

#1 Wojciech Szczesny

Position: GK

PES 15 Rating: 83

The Poland international has been criticized off late for his lack of consistency and his inability to perform under pressure. However, he has been more or less reliable for an Arsenal side that has had to cope up with a number of injuries over the course of the season. Well, his form may be questionable but his quality is definitely not. Szczesny is our first-choice goalkeeper for the team with an overall rating of 83 in PES 2015, far more than any other goalkeeper in the Arsenal squad.

#2 Mathieu Debuchy

Position: RB

PES 15 Rating: 81

Debuchy was a highlighted summer signing for the Gunners, brought in from Newcastle to fill in the RB spot vacated by Bacary Sagna. However, his debut season with Arsenal has been plagued with injuries. The Frenchman has shown his maturity since and has a lot of experience in the top flight football, making him a clear choice ahead of Calum Chambers. He has a rating of 81 in the game and is certainly our first choice Right Back in the team.

#3 Per Mertesacker

Position: CB

PES 15 Rating: 83

Per Mertesacker is undoubtedly the first choice centre back for this team. He is having a great season and seems to have found the form where he left. The German has been at the top of his game for Arsenal and has been a rock at the back. His aerial presence and experience are a great asset for any side. He’s rated 83 in the game and is the first of two centre-backs in the team.

#4 Laurent Koscielny

Position: CB

PES 15 Rating: 83

Koscielny has managed to form a brilliant partnership in central defence with Mertesacker for Arsenal. The Frenchman has a rating of 83 which seems fair enough given his tackling abilities which are second to none in the Premier League. Although he has looked shaky on certain occasions this season, you can always make sure he is solid in the virtual world & with the current lack of CB's in the Arenal squad, he is the obvious choice.

#5 Kieran Gibbs

PES 15 Rating: 80

Gibbs is a player with a lot of promise. The pacy Left Back has shown glimpses of his potential this season despite the inconsistency. He is rated at 80 in the game & is undoubtedly a great prospect for the future. He has been a regular starter for the Gunners this season primarily due to his immense workability and secondarily, due to the injuries to Debuchy and Koscielny early on in the season. His pace and alertness are key to his performances and you must make full use of them.

#6 Mikel Arteta

Position: CDM

PES 15 Rating: 81

Although Mikel Arteta has been in and out of the Arsenal team lately due to injury, the experienced midfielder has managed to make his presence felt. Arsenal has somewhat struggled without him operating at the center of the park and despite not being one of the best around, he has enough to make the cut into the Best Arsenal Team in PES 2015. He has excelled playing as a holding midfielder last season and is rated 81 in the game, obviously he is the first choice CDM in the team.

#7 Aaron Ramsey

Position: CM

PES 15 Rating: 84

Fan favourite Aaron Ramsey was simply sensational last season and was easily their best player. But this season he was injured for most of the times and struggled to get to his best due to lack of game time but looks destined to be right up there very soon. He brings that spark and grace in the Arsenal midfield which cannot be neglected. He is rated 84 in the game and is the first choice central midfielder in the team.

#8 Jack Wilshere

PES 15 Rating: 82

It hasn't been too long since Jack Wilshere was deemed as the next big thing in English football. But every time he seems to have some sort of continuity, he gets injured. Practically, injuries might just be the only reason why he is yet to fulfil his potential. Considering injuries, this season’s story is no different from the Arsenal man who has had his time in the field cut short due to injuries. However, he is one of the finest when at his best. He’s rated at 82 in the game and is the second midfielder in the centre partnering Ramsey.

#9 Mesut Ozil

Position: LM

PES 15 Rating: 84

Mesut Ozil is a class operator. He is well known for his deadly vision and playmaking abilities. Well, the World-Cup winning German has missed most of the season through injury and Arsenal has definitely missed him. His contribution to the team cannot be questioned at all. He can fit into any team with his control and creativity and is rated at 84 in the game. Although he prefers to play in the hole behind the striker, we opt to have him on the left in the free-roaming role.

Along with Giroud and Ramsey, he is the highest rated player in the PES 2015’s Arsenal team.

#10 Alexis Sanchez

Position: RW

PES 15 Rating: 83

Arguably the best signing of the summer, Alexis Sanchez has been at a different level this season. The Chilean is in sensational form and has been instrumental in Arsenal’s top-four push. There have been times when the trickster has had come to the rescue for the team all alone. Rated at 83, he is picked ahead of everyone else based on his season stats and we choose to have him at his favoured position - the Right Wing.

#11 Olivier Giroud

Position: ST

PES 15 Rating: 84

Giroud started the season fairly well but was then ruled out due to injury. The Frenchman has however looked sharp after his return and Arsenal fans will expect him to get to his best really quick. His positioning and heading abilities are key to the team’s tactics and can prove to be key ingredients towards victory, when used wisely. He is our first-choice striker in PES 2015 Arsenal Team with an overall rating of 84. Summer signing Danny Welbeck is the cover for this position.