Arsenal get title race boost as Mikel Arteta told to make key change for Man City battle
Arsenal may have secured a memorable win in Sunday’s North London derby, but Mikel Arteta and his team are not about to rest on their laurels with another massive week ahead.
The Gunners triumphed over Tottenham 1-0 at the weekend, even without Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.
So far this term, the Gunners have conceded just one goal in their four league matches, including a clean sheet against Spurs in the North London derby. They’ll be hoping to replicate this performance against City in their next match.
Shearer believes Arsenal’s defence is superior to City’s, which could give them the edge in Sunday’s crucial showdown at The Etihad.
Arteta told to make Man City change
Gary Neville has advised Mikel Arteta that reintroducing Declan Rice is the only alteration he should make for Arsenal’s trip to Man City.
The Gunners are marching to Manchester on a high after their stunning triumph in the North London derby, even without the leadership of Martin Odegaard or Declan Rice.
Gary Neville, however, is adamant that despite Arsenal’s dazzling display against Spurs, Rice must be reinstated immediately into the starting lineup. He believes the rest of the squad Arteta picked to face their fierce rivals should remain unchanged.
Timber makes Man City promise
Jurrien Timber has made a bold promise ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Man City, vowing they’re heading to The Etihad for nothing less than victory.
After whispers last year suggested the Gunners played it safe aiming for a draw, Timber has come out swinging, declaring on Sunday: “We always go everywhere with the intention of [getting] three points.”
He continued, “It wasn’t our intention to go for a draw there [last season]. I wasn’t there, obviously, but I know how this team thinks – and we go everywhere for a win.”
