5 Arsenal players who will be crucial to their Premier League title challenge in 2nd half of the season
Arsenal lead Manchester City by five points in the Premier League title race and have a game in hand, which could put them eight points clear at the top. The Gunners have performed admirably this season, winning sixteen, drawing two, and losing only one in 19 games so far, amassing 50 points in the process.
Mikel Arteta is now demonstrating that he is the right coach to end Arsenal's 19-year drought for the league crown. He has heavily rotated his squad for the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, where they have already been eliminated, demonstrating his priorities.
The Gunners' title pedigree was evident as they overcame a goal deficit to defeat a resurgent Manchester United 3-2. They will have a chance to take home the prized trophy at the end of the season if they maintain their strong performance.
Here's a look at the players who could be essential to Arsenal's title challenge in the second half of the season:
5 Arsenal players who will be crucial for their title challenge
#5 Eddie Nketiah
Many fans anticipated that Gabriel Jesus' injury at the FIFA World Cup while representing Brazil would be catastrophic for the Arsenal attack. Jesus has made a bright start since his move to the Emirates, scoring five goals and providing five assists.
In the Brazilian striker's absence, Eddie Nketiah has stepped up, scoring 7 goals since the post-World Cup break. The Gunners earned all three points against Manchester United thanks to his brace, maintaining their lead at the top.
The young English striker has established himself as a trustworthy backup who will be essential for Mikel Arteta's team in their pursuit of Premier League glory, even though Jesus is close to making his injury comeback.