Good morning!
It’s press conference day for Mikel Arteta ahead of Saturday’s trip newcastle unitedhis scene famous or infamous (Depending on how you look at it) Post-match chaos last season.
This is the first in a triple-header of away fixtures that could either go ahead or be derailed armoryThis is the season and there are plenty of sub-plots simmering beneath the surface.
Has Arteta changed since his last visit to St James’s?
Following the controversial 1–0 defeat at Newcastle last November, Arteta heavily criticized the VAR system, describing it as “shameful” and “disgraceful”.
But after being accused of defaming the game, it was cleared By 37 page report.
Since then, Arteta has avoided making bold statements on refereeing decisions, but his temperament will be tested on the touchline and in post-match interviews on Saturday in what is expected to be a bruising game.
has topped Premier League Chart for most managerial bookings last season (five, tied with former Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi), he has yet to be cautioned this season.
Controlling his emotions will be important but it is even more important that Arsenal’s players do the same if they hope to walk away with the three points. Arsenal’s biggest issue is the red cards they have received.
Whether they have been tough or not, being reduced to 10 men three times in nine games is always going to cause problems. Newcastle will be in front of them and it is up to them to cope without getting dragged into unnecessary situations.
I have written about Arteta and how he is managing his public persona – which will be published later.
Merino against his old team or Nwaneri against wildcard?
Newcastle presents one of the toughest fixtures in the away calendar, with the physicality and aggression of Eddie Howe’s side demanding that any opposition midfield be prepared for a battle.
mikel merino He now has six matches and his target is against liverpool Showed his strength in the air.
He knows all about the intensity at St James’ Park, having spent the 2017–18 season there, and his strength in doubles seems perfectly suited to this type of game. But Arteta has to take a decision on the balance of his midfield.
thomas partey, Declan Rice And Merino is a solid trio but lacks the creative type. They may fall into the trap of treating the game as a dogfight, which means Arsenal don’t play their football.
Ethan Nwaneristrong goal against Preston North End His credentials were highlighted on Wednesday and how he can provide a different balance. Is Saturday too early to field him for his Premier League debut A question on which Arteta will have to take a call,
what does unlock do gabriel jesus Doppelganger?
Arteta hopes Gabriel Jesus’ first goal since January can change their mentality. Jesus himself said after the 3–0 win over Preston that he had begun to focus more on his goals, often celebrating the strength of his all-round play rather than his penalty-box tendencies.
but with this kai havertz This season’s first-choice center forward, what does “unlocked” Jesus look like?
His knee and groin problems have hindered his progress, but coming off the bench more often could help his body stay healthy. He doesn’t want to be limited to just being a super sub, but this new role could be a game-changer for Arsenal.
The way he turns and moves away from defenders and combines with teammates in tight spaces provides Arteta with a great option in the second half of games if they are chasing a goal.
This is not the role he would have imagined when he left Manchester City Into 2022 and “changed our world”, as Arteta said, but the team has changed. It is possible that when the opposition are tired, the role of the super sub increases their efficiency.
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