3 changes Arsenal must make after the international break

Arsenal have endured a poor run of form of form over the last month or so, having failed to pick up a victory between the previous and ongoing international break.

Currently on a four-game winless run, the Gunners are sat in fourth place and are nine points behind league leaders Liverpool. The title race is not over just yet for Mikel Arteta's side but it's very close to being so.

While it is easier said than done, Arsenal must turn things around after the international break if they are to keep their hopes of winning the Premier League title alive. There are three things the Gunners must change following the break.

1. Team selection

Mikel Arteta's team selection has come under scrutiny at times this season due to his desire to consistently start certain underperforming players.

The Spaniard has constantly involved Leandro Trossard in the starting XI each week over the past month despite the forward putting in very underwhelming performances. He was dropped for the 1-1 draw at Chelsea but was still brought off the bench only to make little impact.

Trossard's minutes must dwindle over the coming games, with a potential injury sustained on international duty making Arteta's life easier. A run out of the team - even if injury-enforce - may prompt him to step up his game. Ethan Nwaneri should be in Arteta's thoughts but for the opposite reason.

Despite putting in impressive performances when given the chance, the youngster has found first team minutes hard to come by. He has arguably proven that he can start playing first team football on a more regular basis and while it is not entirely clear where he could fit in this Arsenal side, he most certainly deserves some more chances.

Mikel Arteta must start taking into account just how much impact some changes to his team selection can have on performances and results. He needs to act on this after the international break.

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