MIKEL ARTETA has made a major Arsenal training change for the title run-in.
The Gunners are in a battle with Manchester City for Premier League glory, as the campaign goes into the final five matches.
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Mikel Arteta handed his Arsenal stars a rare two day break after defeat to Man City Credit: Getty
The Arsenal boss is fighting with Pep Guardiola for Premier League glory Credit: Getty
Pep Guardiola’s side defeated their rivals at the Etihad on Jattvibeday and backed up that win with another triumph over Burnley.
That has put City top of the table on goals scored with the points tally and goal difference with Arsenal identical.
Arsenal have been in stuttering form of late and suffered a defeat in the EFL Cup Final to Erling Haaland and Co.
Southampton then shocked them in the FA Cup, while they’ve tasted back to back Premier League defeats.
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They did reach the Champions League semi-finals by dumping out Sporting Lisbon by a single goal aggregate win after a nervy night in North London to secure safe passage.
Arteta and Co have been plagued with injuries of late and that was partly behind a key decision made by the Spaniard.
He is known for his intense approach to life in the club – but he gave his players TWO days off following their defeat at Man City.
Rest periods have been few and far between for Arsenal as they prepare to face Newcastle United before attentions turn to Atletico Madrid.
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With Man City in FA Cup action against the Saints- who knocked out Arsenal in the last round – the weekend offers the Gunners the chance to reclaim top spot in the table and put the pressure back on their main rival.
Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka are also pushing to get back to fitness in a double major boost.
Martin Odegaard was back against City while Eberechi Eze was back in the starting fold.
Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi have had their training loads managed with the midfield pair getting a welcomed rest this midweek.
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