Premier League 2019-20: 5 players that Arsenal fans can turn to for hope in this tough period

Granit Xhaka divided opinion when he was substituted in the match against Crystal Palace.
Granit Xhaka divided opinion when he was substituted in the match against Crystal Palace.

#5 Bernd Leno

Arsenal FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League
Arsenal FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Hear me out on this one. For a side that's conceded more goals than they've scored, it's hard to make a case for their goalkeeper being a good one. However, Bernd Leno is one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League; he just doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

The truth is that Arsenal's shortcomings have mainly been sloppy passes in midfield and lack of urgency in the defence. Leno has not been responsible for the glut of goals conceded.

In fact, if anything, Arsenal are lucky to be in sixth position given their defence. Leno has only saved them points this season.

He is an athletic goalkeeper that has the ability to cover most angles. He looks confident nine times out of 10 in one-on-one situations, and if Arsenal could just work on tightening their backline, then Leno would only keep more clean sheets.

Where there is Leno, there is hope.

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