Mikel Arteta has given major hint about one of his likely starts for Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup match against Crystal Palace. The Gunners return to action at the Emirates Stadium with a semi-final position on the line in their final game before the holidays.
Arsenal have won back-to-back Premier League games, most recently overcoming Everton, and they will want to complete this game to ensure they remain in all competitions moving into the new year.
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Palace are difficult opponents, but with the Eagles having dropped two in a row, including a loss to Leeds United over the weekend, this could be an ideal time for Arsenal to welcome them to North London. Reported By London World.
Changes are probable within reason, with Arteta needing to manage his squad carefully ahead of a hectic festive period, and Gabriel Jesus appears to be in line for a start, despite the striker having yet to play since his nearly year-long ACL injury.
“Yes, he is (ready to start),” Arteta stated ahead of the Palace match. “You can see how much he wants it today, not just during games but also during training. He’ll deserve a chance shortly.
“I observed him when he was off the pitch for seven months, and I saw how he moved and how much he wanted it. I believe he wrote a fantastic message [on The Players’ Tribune] describing what football means to him and how it influences his life. It was beautiful.
“I believe Gabi’s greatest strength is his ability to bring people together, connect with them, and create a lot of confusion in his opponents. When you look at how many spaces he was involved in against Everton, that’s his best quality, and we need to take use of it.
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