Arsenal have another tough away fixture to deal with as they head to the King Power stadium to take on Leicester City, so let’s take a look at the latest team news.
The north Londoners come into this match on the back of a crucial win over Aston Villa. As things stand, they are two points ahead of their nearest rivals Manchester City. The challenge is not going to get easier as Mikel Arteta has to contend with Brendan Rodgers who seems to have galvanized his side in the last few games.
As for the team news, there are two players who are still out. Mohamed Elneny is out for the rest of the season, while there is some positive progress from Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian is going to give the team a huge boost but it remains to be seen when the forward will return to action.
One player who has missed out on the last few games is midfielder Thomas Partey. The midfielder hasn’t trained much but Arteta revealed that he could be available. There is also other encouraging news with Emile Smith Rowe likely to play a part in this game.
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The Gunners will have to deal with a lot of the same things they encountered at Villa Park on Saturday. That is because of the way the Foxes like to attack. They have players who can attack with pace and incisiveness and the defence needs to be alert.
As for the visitors, they have to find a way to protect Bukayo Saka as the winger keeps getting kicked by every opposition team. If they can do that and allow the youngster to express himself, it increases the team’s chances of winning.
Another player who could have a significant impact is the man on the other wing, Gabriel Martinelli. The forward will feast on the high line that the Foxes insist on playing as it gives him more room to run into.
Arsenal know the magnitude of the task that lies ahead of them and will be aware of the potential pitfalls. If they can hold their nerve and keep going like they did last week, it will be a real boost to their chances of winning the title.
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