article_snippet: It is easy, and valid, to point out the occasional failings of Per Mertesacker, but why not consider Arsenal’s array of attacking talent instead?
article_snippet: Alexis Sanchez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Santi Cazorla, Danny Welbeck, Mesut Ozil, Theo Walcott and, yes, Olivier Giroud are formidable
article_snippet: forward- thinking players close to Alexis Sanchez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Santi Cazorla, Danny Welbeck, Mesut Ozil, Theo Walcott and, yes
article_snippet: , Olivier Giroud prime.
article_snippet: Alexis Sanchez is surrounded by an embarrassment of attacking riches in Arsenal Arsenal ranks .
article_snippet: There is no reason why Alexis Sanchez should not bolster Arsenal’s defence next season.