Although the FIFA World Cup in Qatar ended a few days ago, from Monday the English Premier League resumes competition at the traditional rhythm of Christmas and New Year. Matchdays 17, 18 and 19 will be played from December 26 to January 5.
Two interesting events are being prepared on Easter Monday: AstonVillawhose players are they Matty Cash and Jan Bednarekwill take liverpoolwhile leading in the table Arsenal London will face in his stadium during the derby against West Ham United. Lukasz Fabianski will probably play in the visitors’ goal.
Arsenal started the season very well and collected 37 points from 14 matches. They are five ahead of defending champions Manchester City. The next places are occupied by Newcastle United – 30 points and Tottenham Hotspur – 29, but these teams have played one game more. The “Gunners” are therefore in a good starting position after the break from the World Cup to fight for their first title since 2004. For two or three months, however, they will have to do without Gabriel Jesus, injured during the tournament in Qatar. The Brazilian, who made his Arsenal debut this season, has scored five goals and provided six assists for the club.
“It is undeniable that it is a blow for us. He is a very important player who brings something new to the team. He simply cannot be replaced. But we have alternatives, there are other players, we’ll fix it – assured the leading coach Mikel Arteta.
The Spaniard added that the winter transfer window also offers plenty of opportunities.
“Our team still needs reinforcements, but we need the right players. We will be very careful with all transfer steps. What awaits us for the rest of the season is unprecedented and we have to be ready for it. At the same time, we look forward to this challenge and opportunity ahead of us. he noted.
The Saturday Arsenal will play with Brighton and Hove Albionwhose footballer is Jakub Moder. The 23-year-old midfielder has been sidelined for months with a knee injury but has recently returned to training and is expected to return to action soon. At the end of the Christmas and New Year ‘marathon’ of Arteta’s accusations, a clash with Newcastle United awaits on January 3. The defending champion will want to take advantage of a possible skid from the leader Manchester City. His opponents will be: Leeds United Mateusz Klich on December 28 Everton on New Year’s Eve and Chelsea London January 5.
In the team led by the Spaniard Josep Guardiola, much is expected of the leader of the scoring charts of the Norwegian Erling Haaland. Scoring 18 goals in 13 league appearances, he was able to rest for several weeks as his national team failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. Haaland found the net in Thursday’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in the League Cup Round of 16.
– I have the impression that those who went to the World Cup are in better shape, because those who stayed lack game rhythm Guardiola said.
During the 11 days from December 26 to January 5, Premier League matches will be played every day except Thursday December 29. There will then be a week’s break in the competition, but the clubs won’t stop anyway, as they have FA Cup appearances ahead of them.(PORRIDGE)
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