The top two teams, Arsenal and Manchester United, are going to face each other. The face-off is going to be held this weekend at the Etihad Stadium. So, Arsenal will travel to Manchester City’s place for the match. This match is going to be the Premier League title decider.
How Arsenal FC is Still Ahead of Manchester City?
Last weekend, Mikel Arteta’s team was defeated by AFC Bournemouth by 2-1. Even after the loss, Arsenal is in first position in the Premier League. The Gunners still have an upper hand. They are still ahead of Manchester City. However, Manchester City have the game in their hand. Manchester City are left with a match to play. If Manchester City wins, then the points gap with Arsenal will be reduced.
Arsenal will be playing against Manchester City soon after their recent match. Arsenal’s recent match was in midweek against Sporting CP. It was quite boring and lacked excitement. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. However, the match result secured Arsenal’s position in the UEFA Champions League. The North London Club has reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. This is the second consecutive time that Arsenal will be playing in the semi-finals.
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Arsenal Injuries have Led to Doubts for the Semi-Finals
It is confirmed that Arsenal is going for the Champions League. However, it has borne a cost for it. One of the key players of Arsenal got injured. The Arsenal player sustained an injury during the match against Sporting CP on Wednesday. As Arsenal is going to face Manchester City on Sunday, Mikel Arteta is quite worried. He is not sure whether the players will get fit before that important match.
According to the reports, some of the Arsenal players are injured or suspended. The report says this came just before the match between Arsenal and Manchester City. This gave Manchester City the chance to come out strong after their 3-0 win over Chelsea.
Arsenal players, including Bukayo Saka, Are Suffering From Injuries
Noni Madueke
He is suffering from a knee injury. He sustained the injury during the Champions League match. The match took place at Emirates Stadium. Noni Madueke had to leave the running match. After the match, he was seen walking with great difficulty. According to sources, the injury is not so serious. He might get fit by Sunday to play against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Martin Odegaard
Arsenal FC captain, Martin Odegaard is suffering from a knee injury. He got injured during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League. Arsenal was playing against Sporting CP. Due to his injury, he has not played the last two matches. Though his injury is minor, he is still recovering. He probably may not be able to play against Manchester City.
Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka is suffering from an Achilles injury. He has not played for Arsenal FC since the EFL Cup final. The EFL Cup final was lost to Manchester City. Shortly after that, he also withdrew from international football matches. There’s a greater possibility he might not play against Manchester City.
Jurrien Timber
Timber is suffering from a groin injury. He got injured during the match against Everton FC. He is still recovering and hoping for Sunday’s match.
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Riccardo Calafiori
He missed matches played against AFC Bournemouth and Sporting CP. However, there’s a little chance he could play against Manchester City.
Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino is suffering from a foot injury. He is still recovering.
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