Arsenal must have deflation in the defense for decisive game against Manchester City

O Arsenal must win a headache and so much for the decisive game for the title of the English Championshipagainst Manchester City, next Wednesday. According to the British newspaper Sky Sportsdefender William Saliba, injured, should not be available for the match yet.

The team’s coach, Mikel Arteta, should comment on the possible embezzlement in the press conference prior to the match, on Tuesday. The London club has been evaluating the player’s condition on a daily basis, but there is a fear that he may even be out of the rest of the season.

Saliba has missed the team’s last five games after suffering a back injury. The last appearance of the French defender was the draw with Sporting, just over a month ago, when the Gunners ended up being eliminated from the Europa League on penalties.

In the absence of the defender, Rob Holding was chosen to form a defense duo with Gabriel Magalhães. However, since then, Arsenal haven’t been able to stay any game without conceding at least one goal.

There were nine goals conceded, seven in the last three commitments. In addition, after the defeats over Crystal Palace and Leeds United, the team comes from three consecutive draws, against LiverpoolWest Ham and Southampton, which benefited City to approach the Premier League leadership.

Arsenal still occupies the top of the competition, five points away from Manchester City. However, Pep Guardiola’s team has two matches less and receives the Gunners in a direct confrontation this Wednesday, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Etihad Stadium.

The clash is treated as a likely “early final”, as City, if they win, will have a clear path and will depend only on their own strength to keep the cup. Meanwhile, the Gunners are looking to win their first English title since 2004, which would be the 14th in their history.