If there is one thing the modern football fan wants to see it's speed.

There's nothing more appealing than watching a winger rinse a sluggish defender with a stunning turn of pace or a speedster beat an opponent to a loose ball.

Over the years Arsenal have had some spectacularly quick players and, arguably, in Hector Bellerin, currently own the fastest man in their club's history.

But who have been the quickest Arsenal players in the Premier League this season? Thanks to the clever people at Opta, we can now tell you.

Arsene Wenger has some of the Premier League's fastest players (
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David Rogers)

Opta measure the top speed recorded by each player during every game.

That means we have been able to list the 5 Gunners stars who have registered the fastest speed so far this season - in a handy list below. And, just as a quick spoiler, you will not believe who sits in the top spot. Oh, and one of the players is no longer at the club. Enjoy!

5. Hector Bellerin - 35.12 km per hour

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4. Danny Welbeck - 34.32 km per hour

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David Price)

3. Theo Walcott - 34.38 km per hour

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Rex Features)

2. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 34.5 km per hour

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1. Laurent Koscielny - 35.11 km per hour

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