With a top-two end already secured within the Champions League and a closing fixture in opposition to bottom-of-the-table Kairat to return on Wednesday, Mikel Arteta may have an opportunity to rotate his squad earlier than their subsequent league sport – at on Saturday.
“I believe Arsenal are nonetheless title favourites however it will likely be a priority for Arteta what’s occurred within the final three video games in opposition to Liverpool, [Nottingham] Forest and now Manchester United,” mentioned ex-England captain Wayne Rooney, who’s a pundit on Sunday’s Match of the Day.
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“However I nonetheless assume they’re in all probability slight favourites.”
One trigger for concern would be the lack of a transparent goalscorer of their aspect. None of their attackers are freely scoring in the intervening time, which is placing extra of an emphasis on their menace from set-pieces.
Bukayo Saka – 0 targets in previous 13 appearances in all competitions
Viktor Gyokeres – 0 non-penalty targets in previous 11 Premier League appearances
Gabriel Martinelli – 0 targets in previous 13 Premier League appearances
Noni Madueke – 0 targets in previous 25 Premier League appearances
Leandro Trossard – one aim in previous 11 appearances in all competitions
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville thinks that it will likely be again to the drafting board for Arteta.
“An unbelievable, unbelievable match and a sobering day for Arsenal,” Neville mentioned on Sky Sports activities.
“They are going to should regroup, reset and rethink. They’ve nonetheless acquired a four-point lead and there is nonetheless an extended solution to go, however definitely there will be questions requested after that right now.”