Arsenal will return to action on Saturday as they play Tottenham in one of the biggest games of the season, so let’s take a look at the latest team news.
The Gunners got back to winning ways as they were able to beat Brentford in their last game. That propelled them to the top of the league and they now face Spurs who are just one point behind them.
As for the team news, there is one long term absentee in Mohamed Elneny. Another player who has joined him in that list is Emile Smith Rowe. The youngster will undergo surgery that is set to rule him out until December.
But there is some positive news for the north Londoners with Mikel Arteta confirming that Thomas Partey, Alex Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney will be part of the squad for the weekend.
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This match is arguably the toughest game that the Gunners have had so far this season. If Mikel Arteta is able to get the win this weekend, it will show that this team is here to stay. But getting the better of a team as talented as Spurs is going to be tough.
The hosts need to be careful about the counterattack as that is going to be the biggest weapon for the visitors. This is what the north Londoners need to look out for and the onus is on the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel.
As for the Gunners, if they can have Thomas Partey back in the playing XI, it will help them a lot. Being able to set the tempo of the game is important as that is one way you can ensure that Spurs cannot do much with the ball.
Arsenal have the talent to get the win but this is going to be a test of their mental strength. They need to ensure that they are switched on at all times to prevent the visitors from scoring. The hosts will look to score first and put the pressure on Tottenham.
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