Arsenal have had a fantastic run in recent weeks, winning six Premier League games in a row and scoring 25 goals.
Mikel Arteta’s side has been dominant, with players like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Gabriel all playing key roles in the club’s remarkable run, which has seen them close the gap on leaders Liverpool to two points.
Arteta’s team has scored three or more goals in five of the last six games, with the lone exception being a 2-1 win away at Nottingham Forest on January 30th.
Despite the form of players such as Rice and Saka, multiple Arsenal players have been victims of good performances from other Gunners teammates.
Why would Gabriel Jesus fight to restore his position?
Despite starting the first two games of Arsenal’s remarkable Premier League run, the Brazilian has missed the past four victories due to injury. He did not appear as a substitute in Saturday’s impressive 4-1 win over Newcastle United, though.
The former Manchester City striker opened the scoring against Forest at the City Ground, shooting through the legs of former Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner.
Despite Jesus’ absence, Arteta’s team has not appeared to miss him, with the Gunners scoring freely in recent weeks.
Kai Havertz has frequently been deployed as Arsenal’s false nine, with Leandro Trossard rotating with the German at the point of attack. The former Chelsea attacker has two goals and one assist in his previous five games, while Trossard has three.
Despite Jesus’ absence, another Arsenal player has been unfortunate due to injuries and a teammate’s form.
Jakub Kiwior, a center-back, has played every minute for Arteta’s team since replacing Oleksandr Zinchenko at half-time in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool on February 4th, making him the biggest loss in Arsenal’s recent form.
Jakub Kiwior, a center-back, has played every minute for Arteta’s team since replacing Oleksandr Zinchenko at half-time in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool on February 4th, making him the biggest loss in Arsenal’s recent form.
Since his introduction at half-time against Jürgen Klopp’s side, the Polish defender has been part of an Arsenal defence that has only surrendered one goal in the Premier League, with Kiwior demonstrating why the club paid £21 million for his services.
The defender scored his second goal for Arsenal in Saturday’s 4-1 victory over Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, adding to the club’s already impressive 19 set-piece goals this season.