Arsenal 2022/23 season player ratings: Saka 9, Gabriel Jesus 6, Holding 1

After leading the table for much of the campaign, Mikel Arteta's side were undone by avoidable losses and injuries to key players. But Arsenal fans should take heart and look forward to next season

ARSENAL SEASONS RATINGS: Mikel Arteta 8 – This season he's shown he is capable of moulding a young team that can produce some of the best football since Arsene Wenger's peak. Getty

Aaron Ramsdale 9 – Made a few mistakes this season but he's undoubtedly one of England's best goalkeepers who has performed superbly throughout the season. Getty Images

Ben White 8 – After making his move to right-back, White proved himself to be one of Arsenal's most consistent players. Getty Images

Kieran Tierney 5 – Quite absent this season but he offers something different to some of his teammates. Just a shame that he's fallen out of favour with Arteta. Getty Images

Gabriel Magalhaes 7: He’s had the most appearances this season but wasn’t quite so forthcoming with his assists. That said, he’s one of Arteta’s most favoured defenders and has stepped up to sort out Arsenal’s centre-back problem alongside Salib. Getty Images

William Saliba 9 – Arguably one of the best defenders in the Premier League. His debut season in England has been nothing short of incredible, and he's only just beginning. EPA

Rob Holding 1 – Lacks confidence on the pitch, especially when substituted to replace Saliba at the back end of the season. AP

Jakub Kiwior 8 – When given the opportunity to play, he's shown his potential and why he deserves a place in the team. AFP

Takehiro Tomiyasu 5 – Sadly plagued with injuries but proves his talent when on the pitch and at full fitness. PA

Oleksandr Zinchenko 9 – The Ukraine international has shown why he deserves to represent the Gunners after a stellar season of top-tier defending. Photo: AFP

Thomas Partey 7 – When he's off the pitch, Arsenal crumble. But when he's on the pitch, magic happens. His ability to incept quickly and hand the ball over makes him one of the Gunners' most dangerous players. Getty Images Getty Images

Jorginho 6: Both on the pitch and in the dressing room, Jorginho has been a team player. Despite the controversy when he was signed, his performance throughout the winter was decent. Getty Images

Granit Xhaka 6: This may be his final season with Arsenal, but Xhaka has been a valuable player for the Gunners. If he does get moved on this summer, he'll leave a decent legacy behind him. PA

Fabio Viera 4: He's not had the best of seasons thanks to his lack of physicality but there's hope for the Portuguese midfielder. But with enough coaching from Arteta and more opportunities on the pitch, there's still a chance he can show what he's truly capable of. Getty Images

Martin Odegaard 8: He's undoubtedly one of the Gunners' most valuable players and had a standout season. With 15 goals and eight assists, the Norwegian playmaker has contributed to the team with his passion, drive and determination. Getty Images

Mohamed Elneny 3: A disappointing campaign for Elneny after being sidelined with a knee injury in January during training. But it's not all doom and gloom. Arsenal handed him a new year-long contract. PA

Emile Smith Rowe 2: He hasn't started a single game this season thanks to persistent injuries. EPA

Bukayo Saka 9: An outstanding season. For a players so young, Saka has proved himself as a dangerous player. EPA

Reiss Nelson 7: A valuable member of the team, his performance against Bournemouth was outstanding and one he must repeat consistently going forward if he wants to show off his true potential next season. Getty Images

Gabriel Martinelli 9: His excellent dribbling and attacking prowess has given Martinelli the confidence on the pitch Arsenal fans have been wanting to see for a while. Getty Images

Gabriel Jesus 6: His lazy play has been detrimental to Arsenal this season, but his determination and excellent team play have benefitted Arteta's men. Getty Images

Eddie Nketiah 4: He started off well but seemed to fall back as the season continued. He'll need to step up his game next season. Getty Images

Leandro Trossard 7: As a newcomer to Arsenal's front three, Trossard has proved that he has been worth the investment and one of the best signings of the January transfer window. With 10 assists under his belt already, he has a lot to offer to the team. Getty Images

It's been seven long years since Arsenal made the Champions League and this season has been nothing short of being bittersweet.

Mikel Arteta's young team have shown serious promise after spending 248 days at the summit, looking down at the other 19 teams in the Premier League table, playing the best football of any Arsenal team since the golden years of the Invincibles.

But what goes up ultimately must come down, and that rings true for the Gunners after it all came crashing down following a humiliating 3-0 loss at home to Brighton & Hove Albion that left Manchester City open to snatch the title.

The final nail in the coffin for Arteta and his men was the disappointing 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in the penultimate game, which ultimately sealed Arsenal's fate.

But the Gunners at least finished the season on a high with five unanswered goals against Wolverhampton Wanderers on the final day.

It's been a season filled with optimism for Arsenal, in what could only be described as an overachieving year, compared to the fifth-placed finish in the Premier League last season and a low of eighth in 2020.

This season, Arsenal have proved they are capable of challenging for the title. However, performances have consistently kept everyone on the edges of their seats, punching well above their weight for much of the campaign. But as the months went by, so did the disappointment.

It started off like the previous season, with a London derby at home. Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 2-0 – their first of a five-game winning streak that secured their spot at the top of the table.

Then came a humbling loss against Manchester United. But that didn't stop them in their tracks as the team rose with resilience to go on to enjoy an eight-game winning run in all tournaments that allowed them to come up on top in their Europa League group.

But the team has been plagued with avoidable losses, injury and fitness issues this season, with William Saliba forced off with a back injury during the first half of the Europa League second leg defeat by Sporting. It brought a premature end to an outstanding season for the French defender.

Then came Arsenal's right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu, who left the Emirates Stadium on crutches in the same game, also ruling him out until the summer.

It's a bitter pill to swallow, but Arteta can only hope that his men heal from the devastating loss of missing out on a first tile since 2004.

The Champions League will push Arsenal to their limits next season, but the real task lies with Arteta to make smart decisions come the summer to get them back at the top of the table.