Going back some years now, before I began to write for this website even, I have always produced an ‘It’s Going to be a Big Season for…’ article, focusing on 3 or 4 players for whom the upcoming campaign represents something of a watershed. That fine tradition shall continue this summer, but given the context- a new era with a new coach- there are more players than ever looking at reputation defining seasons, so this will be a two parter. I have already written in depth about Mesut Özil and Granit Xhaka this summer, so I will spare them from this mini-series for the sake of avoiding duplication. Part 2, featuring another 3 Arsenal players, will be published next week. HECTOR...
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