Coach Mikel Arteta and his students are currently heading towards the Champions League arena. The first leg and return against Real Madrid are all most Arsenal fans think of in a chaotic season.
However, Arsenal will have 2 matches in the Premier League before facing the Spanish giants in the Champions League quarter-finals. The confrontations with Everton and Fulham are also almost the last opportunities for the "Gunners" to put pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool.
In round 30 of the Premier League, Arsenal will play 1 day before Liverpool, the team that met Everton at Anfield. Therefore, a victory will help The Gunners temporarily narrow the gap to 9 points.
Liverpool have lost both of their most recent matches, causing them to lose the Carabao Cup and be eliminated from the Champions League. The legs of the "Red Brigade" players seemed heavy after the loss to Newcastle at Wembley. If Liverpool have a shake-up, this will be an opportunity for Arsenal to make the Premier League title race more intense.
It is difficult to imagine that Arsenal can win all the remaining Premier League games. That is even more difficult than Liverpool's sudden loss of 4 matches. However, the "Gunners" will still have to create some pressure because losing the championship with a difference of 2 digits is very unacceptable.
Arsenal are expected to be a candidate for the Premier League title this season as Manchester City unexpectedly declined. However, Arteta's side could not take advantage of their opportunity.
Injuries are a cause, but this also comes from overtraining and competition. Arteta paid the price for relying too much on stars like Bukayo Saka.
But despite all, Arsenal have to end the season strong. They have planned a big summer. The Gunners' first transfer target is Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, who will come for £51 million as Jorginho and Thomas Partey prepare to leave.
Arteta also wants Newcastle's Alexander Isak, but the realistic target and more affordable price is RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. They are also hungry for a new explosive left winger and a new number 2 goalkeeper.
This could be a big summer for Arsenal and going far in the Champions League will definitely boost finances. But it is not possible to focus only on the Champions League because Arsenal still have Premier League matches. They need to consolidate their position in the top 4 and not let Liverpool leave too far.
