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4 things to look out for as Arsenal compete in the Dubai Super Cup

By James Cormack

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on November 12, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on November 12, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images) /
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2. Eddie’s time to shine

Eddie Nketiah will earn the majority of Gabriel Jesus’ minutes. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)
Eddie Nketiah will earn the majority of Gabriel Jesus’ minutes. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images) /

Jesus’ injury has heaped the pressure on Eddie Nketiah and he needs to deliver. Plain and simple.

The striker wasn’t handed a lucrative long-term extension and Arsenal’s #14 shirt for nothing. His impressive play at the backend of last season convinced the club to commit to Eddie, but Jesus’ arrival has stymied Nketiah in 2022/23.

He’s yet to start a Premier League match this term with the vast majority of his minutes arriving in Europe, where he scored twice in six games. Eddie’s underwhelmed so far, but now’s his time to shine.

It’ll be interesting to see how he fares in the low-pressure environment out in Dubai. A couple of goals would be great for his confidence ahead of West Ham’s Boxing Day visit.

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