Team Focus: Arsenal

We are starting a series of articles today where we will have a look at every team that is in the Last 16, their best performing players and good fantasy picks.

The order of teams is alphabetical, so we start with Arsenal.

Arsenal topped the group in front of PSG and will meet FC Bayern in the Last 16 round again.

Arsene Wenger's team is in very good shape this season and are currently in 4th position in the Premier League, one point behind Liverpool and Tottenham and 8 points behind leaders Chelsea.

Goalkeeper & Defence 

Photo: joe.co.uk

David Ospina was the preferred keeper in the Group stage and he has kept 2 cleansheets in 6 matches. It is almost certain he will make way for the number 1, experienced goalie Petr Cech in the knockout stage.

Hector Bellerin is the right-back and get into many forward positions on the wing as well. The first choice centerback pairing is captain Laurent Koscielny - Shkodran Mustafi. Per Mertesacker has been injured for most of the season and it will be difficult for him to win back his starting position as Mustafa is playing very well. Nacho Monreal is on left-back, also almost certain to play when fit.

Mustafi & Koscielny proving to be a very fine partnership at the center of Arsenal's defence. Photo: metro.co.uk

Midfield

Mesut Özil is the top performer in midfield this season. Last year the playmaker was leading the assist charts in England, this season he also added 4 goals in the group stage. The only other midfielders worth considering for your fantasy team are Iwobi, at 4.8 a great budget option and Aaron Ramsey if he manages to regain a starting position.

Mesut Özil (Photo: mirror.co.uk)

Attack

Alexis Sanchez is the best choice in attack, however he was moved to the right wing position after Olivier Giroud returned to the striker position after a poor start to the season. He has also regained scoring form and will be hard to ignore if he keeps scoring. 

Alexis Sanchez & Olivier Giroud celebrating (Photo: dailymail.co.uk)

Prediction:
If they manage to beat FC Bayern and earn a Quarter Final place, anything is possible. This could be the year for them to go very far in the Champions League.