Ian Wright has named Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard as the 3 players that need to stay fit until the end of the season for Arsenal to become Premier League champions, as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Newcastle.
The Gunners trio mentioned by Wright have been crucial to their side boasting a 5-point lead over Manchester City up until this point in the title race, after Newcastle managed to restrict them on Tuesday night.
For starters, Partey has an argument for being one of, if not the most in-form defensive midfielder in English football currently.
The Ghanaian anchor has screened the Arsenal back four in flawless fashion, whilst exhibiting his wonderful passing ability to keep things ticking.
As for Bukayo Saka, he just continues to stake a claim for being one of the outright best wingers in world football.
With an impressive 6 goals and 6 assists in the league so far, Saka is having the campaign of his life.
Speaking of being in unplayable touch, Martin Odegaard instantly springs to mind, as he has run the show in the No.10 role for Arsenal.
So much so that he may just be the side’s standout performer.
And a certain club legend realises the value of the trident, which is even more crucial after their unfortunate result against Newcastle.
Ian Wright says 3 players must stay fit for Arsenal to win the Premier League as they drop points vs Newcastle
Ian Wright has named Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard as the 3 players that need to stay fit if Arsenal aim to win the Premier League title, as they dropped two points against Newcastle United.
“[Bukayo] Saka’s done it [this season], [Thomas] Partey, [Martin] Odegaard [have done it”.”
“Those are the ones, if Partey, Odegaard and Saka stay fit, which is going to be very tough, then I think Arsenal have a very good chance of winning the league”, Wright said on the Kelly and Wrighty Show.
While other names such as Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba are also in contention, Ian Wright is spot on in highlighting how crucial the fitness of Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard is for Arsenal to win the Premier League.
Many results like the goalless draw against Newcastle could become frequent if the players named by Wright suffer untimely injuries.
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