'Start Him': Arsenal Fans Call For Summer Signing Bernd Leno to Be Handed Starting Role

Arsenal fans have shared their frustrations over the lack of minutes given to summer signing Bernd Leno.

After joining the Gunners this summer from Bayer Leverkusen, the German stopper was expected to become new manager Unai Emery's first choice between the sticks come the beginning of the season. However, the vastly more experienced Petr Cech has been given the starting spot, despite doubts from fans and pundits over his form. 

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Arsenal are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, only registering their first win after coming from 1-0 down to beat West Ham at home. After arriving for an initial €22m fee, Leno is having to wait patiently for his Premier League bow at the Emirates Stadium.

He seems calm and composed at the situation however, telling Sport Bild (via Metro): "I am convinced that my change was the right decision, I'm not crazy.

"It may take a few weeks or months, but my time here will come." 

Leno was one of many new additions to Emery's squad during the summer window, with the Spaniard aiming to reshape the image of an Arsenal squad that had stagnated under Arsene Wenger. In signing Leno, he's picked up a player who made 38 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen last season. 

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After Leno's comments, Arsenal fans quickly shared their opinion over their preference between Cech and Leno; here are some of the best: