Gael Clichy has welcomed competition from young Arsenal teammate Kieran Gibbs in recent weeks.
"It has been a positive - Kieran has played well," France left-back Clichy told Arsenal's Official Matchday Programme.
"And that goes for all the young players - they are progressing fast. When you train with the first team you always push on so it's good for everyone, them and us.
"It's really pleasing that the likes of Kieran, Aaron Ramsey, Jack Wilshere and the rest are doing so well this year."