For Arsenal, all hands are now on deck. Mikel Arteta’s side has a definite goal in mind. Regaining the lead in order to prolong the title chase is crucial, even in the absence of distractions from Europe and the Champions League.
The only thing that may prevent the Gunners from finishing the Premier League weekend on top is an unbelievable victory for Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. When they play in the league again, Manchester City might be four points off the top, so now is the time to turn the tide.
But Arteta will have to assist his team in overcoming the emotional and physical toll that has overwhelmed them over the last week. Due to losses to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, Arsenal’s progress from the previous season is now being questioned, leaving the situation dangling.
The ability to lead a team effectively is one of the most important things the head coach needs to demonstrate. His team has struggled in April for the past three years running, and this year’s collapse in especially with Bukayo Saka’s form has many worried.
More than either Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp, Arteta depends on his first-choice players, and many believe that this is paying off at this point in the season. Just a few days after being back from Germany, the manager must now prioritize getting to Wolves while keeping in mind that he will be making another away trip to Chelsea in the middle of the week.
Though concerns about weariness persist, his squad is nearly ready for Saturday night’s showdown at Molineux. The only player that is anticipated to miss the match is Jurrien Timber, who is increasing his workout in preparation for a comeback.
The Dutch defender will now be reintegrated into the matchday squad alongside his senior teammates after receiving the all-clear to play for the club’s academy team. When asked if he could participate in the Midlands this weekend, Arteta responded, “It’s too soon.”
“After he plays a game with the 23s, we’ll be able to gauge his emotional state better. He appears excellent in training, but this is the last major step; we must determine whether he is prepared and how things will pan out.”
Martin Odegaard is fine to play again despite worries following his injury in the first half in Bavaria. After finishing the game, the captain will now try to respond.
There won’t be any major changes to the teams Arteta has been selecting in recent weeks, even though he might need to switch up his starting lineup to keep players fresh. Fabio Vieira might find it difficult to participate, nevertheless, given that important players have been recovering over the past few weeks.