It feels like a weight has been lifted off the shoulders in north London.
Wednesday’s battling win was just what the doctor ordered in so many ways for Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard got to see a character that has been desperately lacking from his side in the second half and got his star striker back among the goals to boot.
Now he’ll want to keep that momentum going in a title race where Arsenal need points. The Gunners are currently third in the league, four points off second placed Chelsea and six points off leaders Liverpool. A win at Palace would put the pressure on the Blues and the Reds, with the two teams playing on Sunday.
Arteta does have a number of selection issues going into the match on Saturday evening, however. Here’s who football.london are expecting him to pick against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.