“Unbelievable Twist: Three Arsenal Stars on the Verge of Being Benched After Leicester’s Shocking Loss!”
Mikel Arteta currently has no reason to complain about his squad. With a strong team capable of competing for the league, Arsenal’s progress suggests they are closer than ever to the vision Arteta had when he took charge in 2019, despite the absence of key players.
In the past, the team’s performance often faltered without key figures like Thomas Partey, William Saliba, or Oleksander Zinchenko. Now, with a robust roster where nearly every player can contribute, individual positions are increasingly competitive each matchday.
In the recent 4-2 victory over Leicester, which players faced potential threats to their starting positions?
**Thomas Partey**
Partey played reasonably well but didn’t make a significant impact. With a potential free agency next summer, his performance against Leicester likely did little to secure a new contract. He was substituted for Ethan Nwaneri in the 85th minute. After the match, many fans praised Nwaneri’s introduction as a game-changing move. His dynamic play puts pressure on Arteta to consider him for a starting role, potentially at Partey’s expense, with Declan Rice moving back to a deeper position.
**Raheem Sterling**
Leandro Trossard is proving himself as a reliable starter, while Bukayo Saka is in excellent form, and Gabriel Martinelli looks revitalized with Calafiori at left back. Although Sterling hasn’t performed poorly, the improvement of Arsenal’s wingers makes it harder for him to secure a place in the lineup.
**Oleksandr Zinchenko**
Riccardo Calafiori has made a strong impression in just two starts at left back, earning praise for his skills in ball manipulation and overlapping runs. Zinchenko has struggled for form recently, and with his current injury, he risks losing his position to Calafiori. By the time Zinchenko returns, Calafiori may have already established himself as the first-choice left back.
These three players face uncertain futures in Arteta’s lineup following the victory over Leicester. What do you think?
