Bukayo Saka can return being fit this week. Arsenal would desperately want to win their next match against Newcastle United in Premier League. By defeating Newcastle, they would want to restart their winning run again. This match holds a special significance for Mikel Arteta’s team in their title run.
Bukayo Saka has provided a thrust to Arsenal
As per reports, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber could be both back from their injuries. Their comeback to complete fitness would be a huge boost to the team in their pursuit of the league. The duo could become available for Mikel Arteta for their next match against Newcastle United.
Both of the player were sidelined for a significant long period. Bukayo Saka could not play after the EFL Cup final loss against Man City. The right winger suffered an Achilles injury. Jurrien Timber had a clash with Iliman Ndiaye in their match against Everton. Both had a contact which injured the Dutch right back’s ankle.
But now both the players are back. They could feature against the Magpies. Their return will strengthen the right flank of the team. Their involvement would elevate the quality of the squad. Arteta would get more options to set his team for the remaining matches.
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What is the mood among the Arsenal players?
After last Sunday’s win against Arsenal, Man City are now just 3 points behind the league leaders. City have a game in hand against Burnley. If they win that game, the blue Manchester side would overcome the Gunners on goal difference. Both of them will be having 70 points. The red London side would try to maintain the lead by winning the next match they play. The probability of coming to the second position again, would motivate them a lot.
There has been no lack of motivation in the Arsenal squad. All the players have the belief that they can still become PL champions. After the loss against City at Etihad, Arsenal players said that they are ready in post match interview. They have announced that the title race is still on and they can win it by maintaining the tempo.
This is what professionalism means. The players can’t believe it as over until it is actually over. Mikel Arteta and his boys trust themselves to tighten their hands on the league title again. The mentality should not drop in the football camp.
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Arsenal getting ready for the Newcastle game
Now, just a win along with all the 3 points should be the aim of Arsenal for each and every remaining match in the Premier League. The Gunners have to give toe-to-toe competition to their rivals Man City in the title run. For that, they have to win all of their games. If Man City lose points in any of their fixtures, Arsenal will win the league.
Both of their chances of winning the title depends on each other. If the London side fails to gain points from here, the scene will be problematic for them. It will be very difficult to keep pace with Man City and eventually beat them.
The coming back of their vital players in the squad could be decisive. Mikel Arteta needs his full squad to fetch the EPL title. Arsenal will have to play Newcastle, Fulham, West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace this season. In pen and paper, these teams are easy to play against for a team like Arsenal. But the result will be decided on the very matchday. Arsenal cannot go on to lose points against these sides.
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Subhabrata Pal
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