Group D, Arsenal: Aaron Ramsey
Arsenal don't exactly face an easy path to the knockouts, but they will believe it could have been significantly tougher.
Up against a couple of sides who will no doubt look to contain and frustrate, the Gunners' old issue of not having runners to break defensive lines could come back to haunt them at times—but Aaron Ramsey makes sure that doesn't happen when he is given the freedom of midfield.
His ability to get into the box and on the end of passes, crosses and cutbacks is ever-improving and makes him the most dangerous of their midfielders, with his all-round game able to push his team forward well and help win back possession.