Arsenal and their quest for the Premier League resumes this Monday as the Gunners welcome West Ham United to the Emirates, so let’s take a look at the latest team news.
The north Londoners sit on top of the table with a five-point lead but that should not make them complacent. Beating the Hammers is no easy task so, the players need to be at their best to keep that march for the title going on.
As for the team news, there is one major blow for the Gunners as they have lost Gabriel Jesus to a long-term injury. The striker was hurt at the World Cup and is set to be on the side-lines for an extended period of time.
It might be too soon for Emile Smith Rowe to be a part of this game as the club will be cautious with how they reintegrate the midfielder. There is a doubt over the availability of Alex Zinchenko who is recovering from a calf injury. Reiss Nelson will also be out for a while after suffering an injury in friendly against Juventus.
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For Mikel Arteta to get that momentum going again, a win in the first match after the World Cup would be a huge boost. The visitors do have some good players in their squad, and they can cause the hosts a lot of problems.
The home team also faces a dilemma with the selection of William Saliba who has only returned a few days ago. Given the fact that the Frenchman didn’t play much at the big tournament, he should be given the go ahead.
It has been a brilliant start to the season but for it to bear fruit, more wins are necessary. When the team behind you is as strong as Manchester City, there is no room for error. Even the slightest slip-up will prove to be costly.
Arsenal have lost their talisman in attack, but they have a player who is an excellent understudy. A lot of what the north Londoners are able to do in the next few games is dependent on how well Eddie Nketiah can fill in. If everything goes to plan, Arteta will be happy with another three points and the title hunt would march on.
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