Thanks to his impressive displays, the Egypt midfielder forced his way into the Gunners’ first-team after he returned from his loan stint in Turkey
Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has tipped Mohamed Elneny to play a key role in Mikel Arteta's team because of his consistent performances.
Since he returned from a season-long loan at Besiktas in the summer, the former Basel player has produced fine performances for Arsenal in five Premier League appearances this season.
The 28-year-old Egyptian is in contention to feature in the middle of the park when the Gunners visit Tottenham Hotspur for Sunday's North London derby with Thomas Partey still a doubt due to a thigh injury.