Will Szczesny build on a successful first season?

There are many, many negative things that can be said about the manner in which Arsenal performed last season, but there was at least one good thing to come from the season as a whole, and that shining ray of light came in the form of young Wojciech Szczesny.

The Polish goalkeeper proved to all involved with Arsenal he has the potential to be a real superstar in the future, and next season is the one during which he will need to go out and build effectively on the start he has made to his career in the top flight of the English game. Anyone who follows the Champions League odds will know he still has to make improvements before he can be considered to be among the best around.

Sure, there was odd mistake last season, but there can be no doubting the question as to who should be in goal for the long term in North London has been answered by a goalkeeper who looks confident but not overly confident and does not seem to cause a minor heart attack for loyal Arsenal fans every time the ball is crossed or chipped into the box.

Despite this, there can be no resting on his laurels for a player who still knows that he needs to improve his ball distribution and improve his reputation to the point that he intimidates opposing strikers with the mere mention of his name, both skills that will require top performances in training and in the big games in England and in Europe. Those keeping an eye on the latest football betting odds should remember this.

If Wojciech Szczesny can achieve his short-term aims, the chances are that Arsenal will finally possess the goalkeeper they need to mount a serious challenge for silverware, as long as the young keeper develops a bit more muscle, grit, and experience in the club’s defensive line to provide him with that extra layer of protection that all goalkeepers seek.