Arsenal will be at home to Manchester United on Saturday following the incredible high of beating Chelsea, so let’s take a look at the team news.
It was a London derby to remember for the Gunners on Wednesday as they got the better of their bitter rivals. Having lost three games in a row, it was crucial that they got the three points and are now back in the hunt for the Champions League spots.
As for the team news, the north Londoners will once again be without the services of Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney. The player that could make a return is Takehiro Tomiyasu who is being looked at ahead of this weekend.
There might be a little shuffling in the midfield with Albert Sambi Lokonga returning and Eddie Nketiah could get another start after an impressive brace at Stamford Bridge.
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Not having the services of Partey and Tierney will be tough to deal with but now is the time for others to step up. That was visible during the week as the likes of Rob Holding and Mohamed Elneny stepped up and showed what they bring to the squad.
It has to be said that the Gunners have made things difficult for themselves by losing those three matches. Now, they cannot afford to slip up again as the other teams are gaining ground on them. United will play with a lot of passion knowing that a win would bring them back into the conversation for the fourth spot.
The challenge for the hosts is to get going in terms of their attack as that has been their major problem recently. Having brought in Nketiah, the team looked much better and there seemed to be a real goal threat.
Arsenal will know the significance of this match as anything less than a win will hand over the advantage to Tottenham. They will also be aware of the attacking riches that United possess, so the defence should be alert. It will not be easy, but the Gunners do have the talent to get the three points.
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