4 Arsenal players who could play their final game on Sunday
Oh, how things could have turned out differently.
After a whirlwind ten months marked by premature relegation hysteria and recent underperformance that has all but dashed Champions League hopes, Arsenal will bring their tumultuous season to a close this weekend when they host a now-safe Everton side in north London.
Such end-of-year events frequently represent a changing of the guard, giving those involved time to reflect while also cultivating optimism for the start of a new chapter.
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Nketiah, Eddie
Eddie Nketiah, whose contract expires at the end of next month, is leading the summer exodus. The Hale End resident has been instrumental role in reviving our flagging campaign-Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his admiration for him, stressing in a recent press conference that he rates him highly and has "big plans" for his future, most notably with important goals against Chelsea and Leeds.
The 22-year-old has remained tight-lipped about his future plans and is determined to finish the season strongly at Arsenal before engaging in further talks. However, he has always sought assurances about playing time, and with multiple forwards expected to arrive in the coming months, his time at the club appears to be coming to an end.
Alexandre Lacazette
Alexandre Lacazette could be keeping our young striker company in the departure lounge. From multiple Covid diagnoses and his quick elevation to captaincy to a slump in form that has seen him benched for six consecutive games, the veteran Frenchman embodies the emotional rollercoaster fans have been on this season and will be eager to end his Arsenal career on a high note after five years of service.
Pepe, Nicolas
Staying with the frontline, record signing Nicolas Pepe is another attacker whose Arsenal career is coming to an end.
With no Premier League starts since October and only one goal and one assist in 19 league appearances, the Ivorian international has had a forgettable season and is clearly not on the manager's radar.
Leno, Bernd
Among the strikers, there will be movement at the other end of the pitch as Bernd Leno is expected to seek greener pastures. The former Bayer Leverkusen shot-stopper won't be in goal to say goodbye against the Toffees, but he may be remembered more fondly than his fellow departees for his efforts over the last four years – particularly during his remarkable 2019/20 season, which earned him second place in Arsenal's Player of the Season awards.
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