Pundit Suggests Arsenal Keep Gyokeres on Bench for Newcastle Clash
"Might have to wait his turn" - Pundit asks Mikel Arteta to keep Arsenal superstar on the bench for upcoming Newcastle clash
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Former Arsenal player Perry Groves has advised manager Mikel Arteta to bench striker Viktor Gyokeres in favor of Kai Havertz for the upcoming match against Newcastle United. Groves cites Havertz's superior link-up play as a key factor, especially after his performance against Manchester City.
- 01Perry Groves recommends keeping Viktor Gyokeres on the bench for the Newcastle match.
- 02Groves believes Kai Havertz's link-up play is crucial for the team's success.
- 03Havertz scored against Manchester City after forcing a goalkeeper error.
- 04Newcastle United is in poor form, having lost eight of their last eleven matches.
- 05Arsenal needs to focus on their own performance to control the game against Newcastle.
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Perry Groves, a former Arsenal player, has advised Mikel Arteta to keep Viktor Gyokeres on the bench for the upcoming match against Newcastle United, suggesting that Kai Havertz should remain the starting striker. Groves praised Gyokeres for his 18 goals this season but emphasized Havertz's better link-up play, particularly highlighted during the recent match against Manchester City, where Havertz scored after pressing the goalkeeper. Groves also warned that Newcastle, despite their poor form with eight losses in eleven Premier League matches, will likely adopt a defensive strategy, aiming to counter-attack. He stressed that Arsenal must focus on their own approach to the game, regardless of Newcastle's tactics. Following their loss to Manchester City, Arsenal has slipped to second place in the Premier League, now level on points but trailing on goal difference.
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The outcome of the match could affect Arsenal's position in the Premier League standings, potentially impacting their title aspirations.
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