Arsenal eased to a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, with a place in the knockout rounds now assured barring a final matchday disaster against Girona. The Gunners hit the front early on thanks to Declan Rice and were in complete control for the remainder of the night at Emirates Stadium.
Arteta’s first-choice deputy for Saka on the right was Gabriel Martinelli, with Leandro Trossard on the left. That wing pairing returned against Aston Villa on Saturday. Despite the game ending in a 2-2 draw, they brought more threat to Arsenal’s attack than there had been in previous weeks.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was quizzed on Bukayo Saka’s fitness ahead of the Gunners’ clash with Dinamo Zagreb. Saka underwent surgery to repair his hamstring after going down injured against Crystal Palace back in December.
Mikel Arteta’s tenure at Arsenal has undoubtedly seen the club evolve from a period of mediocrity to one of steady, consistent challenges at the top of the Premier League. However, as Arsenal’s recent performances and results suggest,
Emmanuel Petit has named three reasons why he thinks his former club Arsenal will land the 2024-25 Premier League title this season. The Gunners, currently locked in a title race with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest,
Tim Sherwood has raised concerns about Arsenal’s ability to maintain their Premier League title challenge, expressing fears that the Gunners might be out of contention by the time Bukayo Saka returns to full fitness.
Mikel Arteta reportedly loves Athletic Club winger Nico Williams and is eager to sign the player to plug the gap in Arsenal's attack left by Bukayo Saka, who is out with a hamstring injury