Arsenal might compensate for Jesus’ absence by dominating Nketiah with a “magnificent” jewel.
Gabriel Jesus’s latest injury has plagued Mikel Arteta, but the Spaniard might alleviate his problems with only one roster change.
Arsenal are back in action this afternoon as the Gunners welcome bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s side remain unbeaten in the 2023/24 Premier League after nine games played, with the Blades arriving in contrasting form, as they’re still without a win in the early stages of their top-flight return.
The north Londoners return to playing at home for the first time since their win over Manchester City, with Arteta having to settle for a draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last time out.
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The draw in west London was a thrilling affair for the neutral, but from an Arsenal point of view, it symbolised a host of weaknesses in the side when up against a Chelsea side that the Gunners beat home and away last term.
The week started positively for Arteta, who saw his squad win away to Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday. However, the joy of the result was soon snuffed out as a fresh wave of injuries plagued the favoured XI.
During his pre-match press conference, the Spaniard revealed that both Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus, two crucial members of Arsenal’s matchday squad, would be absent for the next few weeks due to injury.
With Champions League, Carabao Cup and Premier League challenges coming thick and fast, Arteta must revise his options and submit the best solution going forward, with many questions to be answered over his selection.
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Luckily for the manager, Arsenal are blessed with an array of talent within their squad – particularly going forward – which could ease the blow to Jesus if the correct combination is summoned.
Eddie Nketiah has commonly been selected to lead the line previously in the Brazilian’s absence, though his lack of potency in the final third is worrying, with his start to the season being underwhelming thus far.
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