The Gunners are riding high at the top of the Premier League but not everyone is excelling at the Emirates right now…

What a season it’s been so far from Arsenal!

Mikel Arteta’s young side have surprised everyone with a Premier League title charge that shows no sign of slowing up yet.

They currently sit eight points clear at the top of the table, although second-placed Manchester City do have a game in hand as they look to retain their title.

So, who have been the stand out performers so far for Arsenal and who needs to step up at the business end of the season?

GOAL takes a look below, rating each and every member of Arteta's table-topping squad…

Getty Images23Jakub Kiwior – 4/10

The £20 million ($25m) signing from Spezia has made just one start for Arsenal since arriving in January and that was a far from convincing display against Sporting in the Europa League.

But given his lack of game time, it’s no real surprise that the centre-back looked rusty during that outing in Portugal.

He did make a late substitute appearance in the win against Palace before the international break and could still come in useful during the run-in.

AdvertisementGetty22Emile Smith Rowe – 4/10

Another player who has seen his season decimated by injury.

Smith Rowe has at least now returned following a four-month absence and is fully fit.

The playmaker has had limited opportunities, however, since returning to the squad and will be hoping to get a chance to make his mark over the final 10 games.

Getty.21Mohamed Elneny – 5/10

It’s been a difficult campaign for Elneny.

The experienced midfielder only made eight appearances in all competitions before suffering a nasty knee injury in training in January.

He has since undergone an operation and will be out for the remainder of the season.

Elneny has been handed a new one-year contract, however, and that shows how much he is still valued by the club.

Getty Images20Matt Turner – 5/10

The United States international has only made two appearances since the World Cup and neither of them have been in the league.

He looked nervous on both occasions, particularly in the away game at Sporting CP, where he really struggled with the ball at his feet and was at fault for the hosts' opening goal.

Turner was left out for the second leg, with Arteta instead starting Aaaron Ramsdale, which must have been a major blow to the American.