Even if they are in second place in the race behind Man City, Arteta and his team are still motivated to compete for the Premier League championship. If Man City wins their two remaining games, they will overtake them. Even so, Arsenal must be ready to capitalize on any points the Citizens may drop by winning all of their remaining games.

Arteta made important lineup adjustments against Chelsea that may have helped his club win. I was going to discuss how Jorginho and Trossard affected the team, but Jakub Kiwior has proven why he was the right pick to take Saliba’s spot in the Arsenal defense.

After giving up 11 goals in 4 games (which Arsenal lost), Holding was benched in favor of Kiwior by Arteta because he was unable to fit in for the Arsenal No. 12 position. With his ball retrieval, ball distribution, and overall bravery against Chelsea FC forwards, the left-footed center-back excelled. He managed to contain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang until halftime, when our veteran captain was replaced.

The Polish international, who has already received plaudits from Mikel Arteta, may turn out to be the Gunners’ best defensive option in the future. Arteta claimed that Jacub played excellent against Chelsea FC and that he liked the player, which is why he signed him.

Kiwior, who was an important part of Poland’s starting lineup at the World Cup – having only made his international breakthrough last year, with Robert Lewandowski, Poland’s captain, labelling him “extraordinary” – further beefs up the Premier League leaders’ squad, becoming Arsenal’s second signing of the January transfer window after the £27million arrival of Leandro Trossard.

He appeared to be focused, prepared, and fresh, according to Arteta on Arsenal.com.