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5 key features of Arsenal’s 2022/23 Premier League title charge

By Adam Keys

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates their teams first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates their teams first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) /
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5 key features of the sum up the title charge for Arsenal
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4. Depth

Arsenal’s starting 11 is as good as anyone’s, but when competing with a machine like Man City, their depth is just not there.

The team coped without Gabriel Jesus, with Eddie Nketiah and Leandro Trossard doing stellar jobs in his absence, but the loss of Saliba was just one step too far for Arsenal.

That lack of depth has led to the likes of Gabriel, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Granit Xhaka, Ben White and Odegaard playing virtually every minute this season, which is a huge reason why much of the core looks burnt out at this stage.

But, Arteta has to take responsibility for part of this. When Arsenal have been in comfortable winning positions, he needs to take players like Saka, Odegaard and Martinelli off, even if he doesn’t fully trust their backups, as the team will have enough to see games out.

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