although arsenal manager Mikel Arteta It can be said that regular customers cannot be allowed to leave midway Premier League There are members of his team facing an uncertain future in the title race.
Arsenal prepare to face Manchester United in FA Cup
Much of the discussion at the Emirates Stadium this week has centered on January and whether Arsenal will indeed back Arteta with quality players to boost their chances of winning a first domestic title in more than 20 years.
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On the pitch, however, Arteta is busy preparing for his side’s all-important FA Cup third round clash with Premier League rivals Manchester United – with the Spaniard looking for an inspiring performance similar to his 2020 victory Cup.
Arsenal’s next five Premier League games |
date |
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tottenham hotspur |
January 15 |
Aston Villa (home) |
January 18 |
Wolves (away) |
January 25 |
Manchester City (home) |
February 2 |
Leicester City (away) |
February 1 |
Arteta won his first trophy in his first season in charge of the Gunners that year, coming from behind to beat Chelsea at an empty Wembley Stadium during the pandemic.
Arteta has won just two Community Shields since then and the Arsenal boss is under pressure to deliver more major trophies more than five years after he was appointed to replace Unai Emery.
“It’s a big part of our history, we’ve won it 14 times and it’s a competition we take very seriously,” explain Arteta talks about importance of FA Cup to Arsenal.
“It’s a fantastic game and a very special occasion to play against a big club and they’re going to be bringing in a lot of supporters so it’s a very important game.
“The memory of winning something, celebrating and sharing it with your guys is the ultimate goal. I’ll never forget the process and the people you meet, but overall, I have great memories of the game.”
Arteta will need every star player available if he is to win trophies this season, especially given the bad luck they have suffered with injuries this season. Having said that, some people can take their future into their own hands.
Thomas Partey and Jorginho Their contracts will expire at the end of this season, and there is currently no sign of renewal.
Jorginho considering leaving Arsenal in January
According to ESPN, it is believed that Jorginho considering leaving Arsenal in Januaryhis goal is to join one of the two clubs in Brazil.
Palmeiras and Flamengo are thought to be the only South American clubs he will entertain this month. The 33-year-old’s agent has met with Palmeiras and has offered the Brazilian side the opportunity to sign him.
It’s important to stress that there are no formal offers and no ongoing transfer talks, but Jorginho’s representatives are assessing possible landing spots for the former Chelsea star, who is well-liked by his teammates.
“I know him very well, so for me it’s a pleasure to play with him, he knows me very well,” the arsenal striker said Kai Havertz Jorginho last season.
“It makes my life easy, he’s a world-class player.”
this £110,000 per week The midfielder will play an important role in Arsenal’s first-team squad late in the 2023/24 season and has often been a reliable and versatile player under Arteta this season.