EPL 2016/17: 5 players Arsenal should get rid of this summer

Modified May 09, 2017 18:00 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal looks dejected in defeat with team mates after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on April 10, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Arsenal need to overhaul their squad in the summer

#5 Lucas Perez

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) — Perez has struggled for game time this season

It is extremely disappointing to see the treatment Lucas Perez has received this season at Arsenal.

He has made just two league starts all season, something which would suggest he has been poor when given the opportunity in cup competitions, but that is not quite the case. He has arguably offered more than both Walcott and Alex Iwobi in wide positions, which isn’t even his natural position. But Wenger still refuses to give the Spaniard a starting berth in the league.

In 11 Premier League appearances, nine of those being from the bench, he has created more chances than Walcott on average per game. He has a much superior shot accuracy than both Iwobi and Walcott in the Champions League and the Premier League. Yet it still seems unlikely that Perez is above either of those players in the pecking order.

For Perez’s sake, he should certainly request to leave the club this summer, and considering his limited game time this season, the Gunners should consider selling him whilst his price tag is similar to what Arsenal purchased him for.

Edited by Staff Editor