This is Arsenal’s 2016/17 Christmas review

CON – Contracts up in the air

Arguably the biggest concern for Arsenal fans at this stage of the season are the futures of Sanchez and Ozil.

Both see their contracts expire at the Emirates at the end of next season, and both have yet to agree new and improved deals in North London.

There are reports that both want significant wage increases and assurances over Arsenal’s ambition before signing on, with the money reportedly something the Gunners aren’t willing to meet.

Consequently, it could get to January and maybe even the summer without new contracts being signed, and that is going to leave both of them subject to intense speculation, as they will not be short of potential suitors.

It’s not just those two though, as Santi Cazorla’s contract is up at the end of the season, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has reportedly yet to begin discussions about a new deal, with his set to expire in the summer of 2018.

However, it’s the contracts of Ozil and Sanchez which must concern Arsenal fans, as both have proved how integral they are to the club this season.

The Gunners need to resolve both contracts as soon as possible before the interest mounts.