This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the
ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through
balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the
ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely
runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the
ball too long, gives the
ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long
ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played
with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in
Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent
with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the
ball too long and he will give the
ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits
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WITH MEMORY ADAPTIVE LED HEADLIGHTS MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL BLUETOOTH NAVIGATION - INSTALLED FEATURES: Air filtration: active charcoal, Front air conditioning zones: dual, Front air conditioning: automatic climate control, Rear vents: second row, Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger, Front airbags: dual, Knee airbags: dual front, Side airbags: front, Side curtain airbags: front, Side - curtain airbag rollover sensor, Antenna type: diversity, Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth, In - Dash CD: MP3 Playback, Radio data system, Radio: AM / FM, Satellite radio: SiriusXM ready, Speed sensitive volume control, Subwoofer: 2, Total speakers: 16, Watts: 600, ABS: 4 - wheel, Brake drying, Braking assist, Electronic brakeforce distribution, Emergency braking preparation, Front brake type: ventilated disc, Power brakes, Rear brake type: ventilated disc, Regenerative braking system, Armrests: front center, Cargo area floor mat, Center console trim: alloy, Dash trim: alloy, Door trim: alloy, Floor mat material: carpet, Floor material: carpet, Floor mats: front, Interior accents: woodgrain, Shift knob trim: alloy, Steering wheel trim: leather, Ambient lighting, Cargo area light, Center console: front console with storage, Cruise control, Cupholders: front, Dimming rearview mirror: auto, Memorized settings: 2 driver, Multi-function remote: proximity entry system, One - touch windows: 4, Power outlet (s): 12V front, Power steering: variable / speed - proportional, Power windows: lockout button, Push - button start, Reading lights: front, Retained accessory power, Steering wheel mounted controls: audio, Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic, Storage: door pockets, Touch - sensitive controls, Universal remote transmitter, Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating, Auto start / stop, Door handle color: body - color, Exhaust tip color: chrome, Exhaust: dual tip, Front bumper color: body - color, Grille color: chrome, Mirror color: body - color, Rear bumper color: body - color, Clock, Digital odometer, Driver information system, External temperature display, Fuel economy display: MPG, Gauge: tachometer, Multi-function display, Multi-functional information center, Trip computer, Trip odometer, Warnings and reminders: lamp failure low fuel engine oil coolant, Daytime running lights, Front fog lights, Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers, Headlights: HID / Xenon, Taillights: LED, Side mirror adjustments: power, Side mirrors: auto - dimming, Moonroof / Sunroof: anti-trapping, Active head restraints: dual front, Body side reinforcements: side impact door beams, Camera system: rearview, Child safety door locks, Child seat anchors: LATCH system, Crumple zones: front, Emergency interior trunk release, Impact sensor: alert system, Parking sensors: front, Front seatbelts: 3 - point, Rear seatbelts: 3 - point, Seatbelt force limiters: front, Seatbelt pretensioners: front, Driver seat power adjustments: height, Front headrests: adjustable, Front seat type: bucket, Passenger seat power adjustments: height, Rear headrests: fixed, Rear seat type: 40 - 60 split bench, Upholstery: premium leather, 2 - stage unlocking doors, Anti-theft system: alarm, Heated door locks: driver side, Power door locks, Stability control, Traction control, Front shock type: gas, Front spring type: coil, Front stabilizer bar, Front struts, Front suspension classification: independent, Front suspension type: double ball joint, Rear shock type: gas, Rear spring type: coil, Rear stabilizer bar, Rear suspension classification: independent, Rear suspension type: multi-link, Navigation system: hard drive, Phone: hands free, Real time traffic, Satellite communications: BMW Assist, Wireless data link: Bluetooth, Run flat tires, Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys
WITH MEMORY ADAPTIVE LED HEADLIGHTS MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL BLUETOOTH NAVIGATION - INSTALLED FEATURES: Air filtration: active charcoal, Front air conditioning zones: dual, Front air conditioning: automatic climate control, Rear vents: second row, Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger, Front airbags: dual, Knee airbags: dual front, Side airbags: front, Side curtain airbags: front, Side - curtain airbag rollover sensor, Antenna type: diversity, Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth, In - Dash CD: MP3 Playback, Radio data system, Radio: AM / FM, Satellite radio: SiriusXM ready, Speed sensitive volume control, Subwoofer: 2, Total speakers: 16, Watts: 600, ABS: 4 - wheel, Brake drying, Braking assist, Electronic brakeforce distribution, Emergency braking preparation, Front brake type: ventilated disc, Power brakes, Rear brake type: ventilated disc, Regenerative braking system, Armrests: front center, Cargo area floor mat, Center console trim: alloy, Dash trim: alloy, Door trim: alloy, Floor mat material: carpet, Floor material: carpet, Floor mats: front, Interior accents: woodgrain, Shift knob trim: alloy, Steering wheel trim: leather, Ambient lighting, Cargo area light, Center console: front console
with storage, Cruise control, Cupholders: front, Dimming rearview mirror: auto, Memorized settings: 2 driver, Multi-function remote: proximity entry system, One - touch windows: 4, Power outlet (s): 12V front, Power steering: variable / speed - proportional, Power windows: lockout button, Push - button start, Reading lights: front, Retained accessory power, Steering wheel mounted controls: audio, Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic, Storage: door pockets, Touch - sensitive controls, Universal remote transmitter, Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating, Auto start / stop, Door handle color: body - color, Exhaust tip color: chrome, Exhaust: dual tip, Front bumper color: body - color, Grille color: chrome, Mirror color: body - color, Rear bumper color: body - color, Clock, Digital odometer, Driver information system, External temperature display, Fuel economy display: MPG, Gauge: tachometer, Multi-function display, Multi-functional information center, Trip computer, Trip odometer, Warnings and reminders: lamp failure low fuel engine oil coolant, Daytime running lights, Front fog lights, Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers, Headlights: HID / Xenon, Taillights: LED, Side mirror adjustments: power, Side mirrors: auto - dimming, Moonroof / Sunroof: anti-trapping, Active head restraints: dual front, Body side reinforcements: side impact door beams, Camera system: rearview, Child safety door locks, Child seat anchors: LATCH system, Crumple zones: front, Emergency interior trunk release, Impact sensor: alert system, Parking sensors: front, Front seatbelts: 3 - point, Rear seatbelts: 3 - point, Seatbelt force limiters: front, Seatbelt pretensioners: front, Driver seat power adjustments: height, Front headrests: adjustable, Front seat type: bucket, Passenger seat power adjustments: height, Rear headrests: fixed, Rear seat type: 40 - 60 split bench, Upholstery: premium leather, 2 - stage unlocking doors, Anti-theft system: alarm, Heated door locks: driver side, Power door locks, Stability control, Traction control, Front shock type: gas, Front spring type: coil, Front stabilizer bar, Front struts, Front suspension classification: independent, Front suspension type: double ball joint, Rear shock type: gas, Rear spring type: coil, Rear stabilizer bar, Rear suspension classification: independent, Rear suspension type: multi-link, Navigation system: hard drive, Phone: hands free, Real time traffic, Satellite communications: BMW Assist, Wireless data link: Bluetooth, Run flat tires, Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys
with storage, Cruise control, Cupholders: front, Dimming rearview mirror: auto, Memorized settings: 2 driver, Multi-function remote: proximity entry system, One - touch windows: 4, Power outlet (s): 12V front, Power steering: variable / speed - proportional, Power windows: lockout button, Push - button start, Reading lights: front, Retained accessory power, Steering wheel mounted controls: audio, Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic, Storage: door pockets, Touch - sensitive controls, Universal remote transmitter, Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating, Auto start / stop, Door handle color: body - color, Exhaust tip color: chrome, Exhaust: dual tip, Front bumper color: body - color, Grille color: chrome, Mirror color: body - color, Rear bumper color: body - color, Clock, Digital odometer, Driver information system, External temperature display, Fuel economy display: MPG, Gauge: tachometer, Multi-function display, Multi-functional information center, Trip computer, Trip odometer, Warnings and reminders: lamp failure low fuel engine oil coolant, Daytime
running lights, Front fog lights, Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers, Headlights: HID / Xenon, Taillights: LED, Side mirror adjustments: power, Side mirrors: auto - dimming, Moonroof / Sunroof: anti-trapping, Active head restraints: dual front, Body side reinforcements: side impact door beams, Camera system: rearview, Child safety door locks, Child seat anchors: LATCH system, Crumple zones: front, Emergency interior trunk release, Impact sensor: alert system, Parking sensors: front, Front seatbelts: 3 - point, Rear seatbelts: 3 - point, Seatbelt force limiters: front, Seatbelt pretensioners: front, Driver seat power adjustments: height, Front headrests: adjustable, Front seat type: bucket, Passenger seat power adjustments: height, Rear headrests: fixed, Rear seat type: 40 - 60 split bench, Upholstery: premium leather, 2 - stage unlocking doors, Anti-theft system: alarm, Heated door locks: driver side, Power door locks, Stability control, Traction control, Front shock type: gas, Front spring type: coil, Front stabilizer bar, Front struts, Front suspension classification: independent, Front suspension type: double
ball joint, Rear shock type: gas, Rear spring type: coil, Rear stabilizer bar, Rear suspension classification: independent, Rear suspension type: multi-link, Navigation system: hard drive, Phone: hands free,
Real time traffic, Satellite communications: BMW Assist, Wireless data link: Bluetooth,
Run flat tires, Tire Pressure Monitoring System,