Report: Is it true that Arteta may have costed the title by benching a fresh Arsenal talent.
Last night, Arsenal secured their first Premier League victory since early April, bouncing back from a spate of disappointing results.
In contrast, it marked yet another defeat for Frank Lampard’s Chelsea squad, which has now tasted defeat in each of his six games in command.
It was expected that the home team would prevail, so Mikel Arteta decided to slightly alter his lineup in critical positions.
When he decided that this home derby against a London rival was a simple enough fixture to skip, he displayed the utmost disdain by doing so after carefully weighing his options.
Therefore, players such as Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, and Jakub Kiwior, who previously had limited playing time, were added to the roster.
However, it was specifically the latter who demonstrated his elegance in front of a packed Emirates crowd.
After their recent loss to Manchester City, they may have felt that the championship was drifting away.
Despite this, the professionalism demonstrated by continuing to drive forward suggests that the battle is not yet over, despite appearances to the contrary.
Arteta’s decision to stick with Rob Holding instead of his Polish center-back, despite his success this season, may have been the primary factor in their failure to win a trophy.
Jakub Kiwior’s performance against Chelsea.
When asked why the £58k-per-week talent was introduced last night, the Spaniard stated, “He appeared ready and fresh.
This youthfulness could have been essential in making up for William Saliba’s absence, but the 27-year-old continued to start.
According to Sofascore, with a 6.5 rating or lower in each of his last five appearances and a 7.0 rating boosted by a consolation goal, it is evident where the Gunners’ primary issues lay.
Against the Blues, Kiwior recorded a 7.0 rating, demonstrating defensive efficacy and comfort with the ball that would have been crucial to maintaining their system.
According to Sofascore, he would record four clearances, three interceptions, one tackle, and one block in addition to a 93% pass accuracy.
Arsenal would have undoubtedly cruised to victory instead of dropping crucial points if they had possessed this level of defensive sophistication against Southampton, West Ham United, and possibly even Liverpool.
While the Premier League is most likely still out of reach, Arteta must now realize that his actions have cost them dearly.
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Kiwior, who is only 23 years old, is clearly light years ahead of Holding and represents the club’s future.
He should have played in his position, and perhaps the Gunners’ defense would not have collapsed in recent weeks.
Report: Is it true that Arteta may have costed the title by benching a fresh Arsenal talent.