3 key players for Arsenal’s nine-game title run

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Ben White of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Ben White of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal still sit in first in the Premier League table with nine games remaining. All season the title has seemed to be the Gunners’ destiny.

3 key players for Arsenal’s nine-game title run

As the club approaches glory three unsung heroes have emerged as vital.

1. Rob Holding

William Saliba’s injury has thrust Rob Holding into a starting role. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
William Saliba’s injury has thrust Rob Holding into a starting role. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

The English centre-back has struggled for game time this season. However, in what appeared to be a nightmare evening, William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu suffered season-altering injuries against Sporting CP at the Emirates.

While Saliba may be able to work their way back to star quality this season, Tomiyasu has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign. Holding got his first start of the Premier League season against Crystal Palace before the March international break and has performed well since coming into the side.

Although some fans were worried about losing Saliba’s composure, dominance, and pace in the backline, Holding has fitted in tremendously. The level of the team has unquestionably been maintained, and massive credit is due to Arsenal’s number 16. Holding will be of indescribable importance as Arsenal head towards the title.

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