Now that Newcastle United is coming to Arsenal, Mikel Arteta must get his players back on track despite the lingering disappointment of the Porto defeat.
Likely, Mikel Arteta will now remind his team of their five straight league victories before Wednesday’s loss.
As the Premier League’s best team right now, Arsenal might benefit psychologically from a victory over Newcastle.
Arteta’s team suffered a major setback in the controversial 1-0 loss at St. James’ Park early in the season.
Comparably, Arsenal’s chances of winning the championship were severely damaged by their away loss to Newcastle at the close of the previous campaign.
As a result, a victory could boost confidence because it seems like the “business end” of the season is approaching.
In light of this, The Boot Room anticipates that Mikel Arteta will alter his Arsenal lineup for the match against Newcastle by at least one player.
Emile Smith Rowe may get a rare Arsenal opportunity against Newcastle thanks to Mikel Arteta.
Despite Arteta’s desire to further rotate his team, injuries seem to be preventing him from having the options he would like.
Thus, we anticipate that Arteta will make just one change for Newcastle’s trip to the Emirates, starting “incredible” Emile Smith Rowe in place of Kai Havertz.
The truth is that Havertz might play as the striker, and Leandro Trossard may easily withdraw as well.
However, as will be the case throughout the next few games, the return of one or two injured stars could help Arsenal.
Update on injuries
Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Jesus, and Oleksandr Zinchenko are arguably the players closest to a comeback at the moment.
You would think Arteta would start at least two of those names for Arsenal against Newcastle if all three of those players were available.
Zinchenko, a player who could have assisted Arsenal in planning attacks in Portugal yesterday night, has been missed.
Regarding an update, Arteta ought to give more details during his pre-game news conference held before tomorrow’s contest.
However, if Jesus and Zinchenko were available, they could both easily enter the side for Jakub Kiwior and Trossard, respectively.
Having said that, Paul Merson believes that one player for Arsenal will “have a field day” against Newcastle on tomorrow.