The Premier League title race is heating up, with Manchester City trying to catch Arsenal.
Currently, Arsenal leads the table by six points.
Manager Mikel Arteta has managed the team well, even with injuries affecting the squad throughout the season.
A key reason for their success is the improved squad depth. Unlike in the past, Arsenal has enough capable players to step in when key members are unavailable.
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Arsenal has faced defensive challenges this year, and the situation remains tough.
In their recent loss to Aston Villa, the team missed William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, creating a noticeable gap.
Despite this, Arsenal has managed to adapt at times this season, a fact noted by Gary Lineker on The Rest Is Football podcast. He mentioned, “They even coped, didn’t they, without Gabriel and Saliba.”
“Not many teams could cope with losing their two central defenders. But they did because they’ve got good coverage in that position now.”
The signing of Piero Hincapie has been a wise decision by Andrea Berta, allowing the team some flexibility.
Arsenal’s smart planning during the summer transfer window is paying off, with strong squad depth keeping them competitive.
Pep Guardiola reacts to Man City’s growing injury list
Lineker’s comments come as Manchester City also faces injuries, with both first-choice center-backs out.
Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol were injured during the match against Chelsea, leaving Pep Guardiola with fewer options.
While Arteta has managed to adjust his squad effectively, Guardiola is looking towards the transfer market for potential solutions.
According to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel, City is increasing their efforts to sign Marc Guehi in response to their defensive needs.
If City decides to make a move, it will highlight how Arteta has successfully navigated Arsenal’s challenges without relying on new signings this season.
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