Arsenal got their Premier League season off to a good start on Sunday as they defeated Newcastle United 1-0 away from home.
Unai Emery named an intriguing starting line-up, with a blend of experience and youthful exuberance the preferred approach, as he looks to lead the Gunners back to the Champions League.
It was a tightly-contested affair at times, with neither side really grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck.
However, Arsenal drew first blood, and only one goal was required to decide the clash, as the Gunners came away from St James’ Park with three valuable points and a clean sheet.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened his account for the season at the first time of asking, with his delicate lob over Martin Dubravka leaving Newcastle with an insurmountable task on the day.
So, who makes our first Power Rankings of the season? This will be a list of five players who impress consistently over the course of the campaign, but as this is only the opening game of the season, take a look at the five standout performers so far.
