November 5th 2024.
The absence of Martin Odegaard has been deeply felt by the Gunners, leaving a void in their midfield that they have yet to fill. As a result, Arsenal is in dire need of a resurgence if they want to avoid heading into the international break with a sense of panic, worried that their season may be falling apart.
Their upcoming schedule is not an easy one, with a challenging Champions League match against Inter Milan at the San Siro followed by a Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It's a tall order, to say the least.
The Gunners have not been in top form as of late, with only one point from their last three matches, including losses to Bournemouth and Newcastle and a draw against Liverpool. This dip in performance has caused their odds to win the title to drop from 15/8 to 7/2, and they are now seven points behind the league leaders, Liverpool.
Although Arsenal cannot be counted out of the title race just yet, they have a lot of ground to make up if they want to lift the trophy for the first time in 21 years. In between their league matches, they secured a routine 3-0 win against Preston in the Carabao Cup and a less convincing 1-0 victory against Shakhtar in the Champions League. However, these performances pale in comparison to their dominant displays at the start of the season and impressive wins against Aston Villa and Tottenham, as well as a draw against Manchester City.
Their next match against Inter Milan seems like an uphill battle, with the Italian side winning seven of their last eight matches, including a thrilling 4-4 draw against Juventus. However, Inter has not been without their struggles, especially against lower-ranked teams like Venezia and Young Boys.
Despite this, Inter has only lost one home match this season, and that was their first defeat in front of their own fans since September of last year. The Argentine forward, Lautaro Martinez, poses a significant threat to Arsenal's defense, and if Martin Odegaard returns for the match, it could give the Gunners a much-needed boost. However, Inter is still favored to win at 13/8, and Martinez is a solid choice to score the first goal at 6/1 or at any time at 23/10.
In other news, Aston Villa has been on a hot streak in Europe, despite their recent 4-1 loss to Tottenham. They have a chance to solidify their position at the top of the Champions League table with a win against Club Bruges, with odds of 23/20. Ollie Watkins is a strong candidate to score the first goal at 24/5 or at any time at 33/20. A 3-1 win for Villa is also a possibility at 18/1.
Looking ahead, Leeds and Derby are both looking to secure wins in the Championship on Wednesday night, with Leeds facing Millwall and Derby taking on Coventry. Placing them in a double could prove to be a wise bet.
In other news, Manchester United's former manager, Erik ten Hag, has been sacked, and it has been revealed that he was not interested in signing a "overweight" transfer flop. Meanwhile, a Sky Sports reporter has come under fire for making a bizarre dig at incoming Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim. And Chelsea's former flop, Enzo Fernandez, has garnered interest from top European clubs. Stay tuned for more Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis.
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