Top 10 Arsenal Players 2012/13 by a Gooner

9. Lukas Podolski

Arsenal’s number 9 comes in at…number 9! Lukas Podolski, another Summer signing, had an injury hit first season at The Emirates, but thankfully his attitude never wavered. Having been deployed out wide on the left for large sways of the season, Cazorla took over that role with aplomb when Podolski’s troublesome ankle played up.

However, he recovered in time to be shifted into a central role when Giroud was suspended for the 3 of the final 4 games. His ability to pick men out in the box was praised by Wenger, and it allowed him to collect 10 assists. He also scored 15 goals in 39 appearances, but he rarely completed 90 minutes, much to the frustration of many.

Best moment – a hat-trick of assists and a thunderous drive saw Arsenal come from behind to beat West Ham 5-1 at The Emirates.