Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool at the Emirates is highly anticipated, and Mikel Arteta has vowed his Arsenal side will be ready.
Arteta, who has been dealing with several injury concerns, said his team will be in peak condition for one of the biggest domestic fixtures of the season.
Injury Concerns Mount For Mikel Arteta
Arsenal comes into this crucial game off a hard-fought 1-0 Champions League win against Shakhtar Donetsk.
The win itself, however, came at a price, with Riccardo Calafiori forced off with injury, joining a growing list of players out.
William Saliba is suspended due to the red card picked up against Bournemouth, while captain Martin Odegaard and star winger Bukayo Saka are already doubts. Also, defenders Jurrien Timber, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kieran Tierney are out.
Arteta has few options to choose from as he gets ready to take on a Liverpool side under new boss Arne Slot that has been in scintillating form.
A Renewed Focus for Arsenal
Arteta is convinced his team can rise to the occasion despite the injuries and a tired display in midweek.
After the win against Shakhtar, Arteta said the performance wasn’t their best but would be much sharper and more energetic when they face Liverpool.
Gunners boss wants his team to be ready to bounce back after recent setbacks as they face their formidable opponents.
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Liverpool’s Impressive Form
Meanwhile, Liverpool are in fine shape, having won 10 of their first 11 games in all competitions this season. Arne Slot will guide them to the Emirates with confidence.
As quoted by Liverpool Echo, Mikel Arteta has promised that Arsenal will be “flying” on Sunday, setting up a tantalizing clash between two of the Premier League’s top sides.
“But we have now four days. Believe me, come Sunday we’ll be flying.”
Arsenal sits fourth in the new-look Champions League group-stage standings with seven points from a possible nine.
