Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Jesus: Who should Arsenal start at striker against Liverpool?

Arsenal travel to Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool play host to a vital clash in this season’s Premier League title race. 

The Gunners come into the game in terrific form and will be confident of securing their first win away at Liverpool since 2012. However, Mikel Arteta faces a huge selection headache ahead of the match, as the Spaniard must decide between Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard in the striker position.

Both players have strong cases as to why they should be the ones to get the nod and with the stakes so high, it is critical that the boss makes the correct decision.

Who should start against Liverpool: Trossard or Jesus?

Why Leandro Trossard deserves to start

First of all, the case for Leandro Trossard.

Since his January arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion, the Belgian has registered an impressive seven assists for the side and recently set a new Premier League record after becoming the first player ever to record three assists in the first half of an away game.

He has been nothing short of incredible during his time at the club and has exceeded what many fans expected of him. The 28-year-old’s ability to start games quickly with high intensity, as he did against Fulham away from home, could be vital against Liverpool. The Reds are currently enduring a disappointing run of form, with several of their players likely to be low on confidence. A quick goal could introduce nerves into the players and the home fans alike – a scenario which Trossard has the ability to produce.

Aside from just his assists, his relationship with Gabriel Martinelli could also be an asset to us in this match. Liverpool’s right-back position is fragile, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez failing to impress this season. Martinelli and Trossard have linked up brilliantly since the Belgian’s arrival and could potentially combine to take advantage of Liverpool’s frailties in that position.

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