Arsenal will have to navigate the challenge of Wolves once again on Thursday after their trip up north just a fortnight back, so let’s take a look at the team news.
The Gunners need to win to continue their pursuit of the Champions League spots. The win over Brentford was crucial for the hosts as other teams around them have started to pick up their performances. Every match will be crucial from now on, and the north Londoners cannot afford to slip up.
There is only good news for Mikel Arteta as there are no new injury or suspension concerns. Gabriel Martinelli has completed his suspension after being shown a red card against the visitors earlier this month. He would be in line to start but it will be interesting to see whether the manager sticks with Emile Smith Rowe.
The other major talking point about the weekend was the return of Takehiro Tomiyasu. The Japanese international has been a revelation since arriving last summer and could be in line for a start. When queried about injuries during the pre-match press conference, Arteta said:
“No, at the moment it is all as it was before.”
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Wolves led by manager Bruno Lage have emerged as unlikely candidates for the Champions League spots and the Wanderers have only lost to Gunners in the Premier League this calendar year.
The visitors will also be keen on staying in the hunt for top four, so the hosts need to be at their best both offensively and defensively. The form of Emile Smith Rowe is a big boost as the Englishman seems to have a knack of creating dangerous opportunities.
The hosts need to be careful about not giving away too many chances on the counter. The Emirates club will have to ensure that they are disciplined at the back and avoid conceding too many fouls.
Arsenal, after a few seasons, are in a good position to get back to where they belong. They will have to treat every game as a do-or-die from now on, if they are to finish in the top four. Beating Wolves will not be easy but the home team does have the firepower needed to get the win.
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