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Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Jesus: Who should Arsenal start at striker against Liverpool?
Arsenal travel to Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool play host to a vital clash in this season’s Premier League title race.
The Gunners come into the game in terrific form and will be confident of securing their first win away at Liverpool since 2012. However, Mikel Arteta faces a huge selection headache ahead of the match, as the Spaniard must decide between Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard in the striker position.
Both players have strong cases as to why they should be the ones to get the nod and with the stakes so high, it is critical that the boss makes the correct decision.
Who should start against Liverpool: Trossard or Jesus?
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Why Leandro Trossard deserves to start
First of all, the case for Leandro Trossard.
Since his January arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion, the Belgian has registered an impressive seven assists for the side and recently set a new Premier League record after becoming the first player ever to record three assists in the first half of an away game.
He has been nothing short of incredible during his time at the club and has exceeded what many fans expected of him. The 28-year-old’s ability to start games quickly with high intensity, as he did against Fulham away from home, could be vital against Liverpool. The Reds are currently enduring a disappointing run of form, with several of their players likely to be low on confidence. A quick goal could introduce nerves into the players and the home fans alike – a scenario which Trossard has the ability to produce.
Aside from just his assists, his relationship with Gabriel Martinelli could also be an asset to us in this match. Liverpool’s right-back position is fragile, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez failing to impress this season. Martinelli and Trossard have linked up brilliantly since the Belgian’s arrival and could potentially combine to take advantage of Liverpool’s frailties in that position.
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<h2>Why Leandro Trossard deserves to start</h2>
<p>First of all, the case for Leandro Trossard.</p>
<p>Since his January arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion, the Belgian has registered an impressive seven assists for the side and recently <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/04/07/trossard-or-jesus-who-should-arsenal-start-at-striker-against-liverpool/"https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11851103/Leandro-Trossard-sets-Premier-League-record-providing-hat-trick-assists.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">set a new Premier League record</a> after becoming the first player ever to record three assists in the first half of an away game.</p>
<p>He has been nothing short of incredible during his time at the club and has exceeded what many fans expected of him. The 28-year-old’s ability to start games quickly with high intensity, as he did against Fulham away from home, could be vital against Liverpool. The Reds are currently enduring a disappointing run of form, with several of their players likely to be low on confidence. A quick goal could introduce nerves into the players and the home fans alike – a scenario which Trossard has the ability to produce.</p>
<p>Aside from just his assists, <a title="How Leandro Trossard has helped Arsenal rediscover their attacking fluidity" href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/04/07/trossard-or-jesus-who-should-arsenal-start-at-striker-against-liverpool/"https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/03/16/how-leandro-trossard-helped-arsenal-rediscover-fluidity/" rel="">his relationship with Gabriel Martinelli</a> could also be an asset to us in this match. Liverpool’s right-back position is fragile, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez failing to impress this season. Martinelli and Trossard have linked up brilliantly since the Belgian’s arrival and could potentially combine to take advantage of Liverpool’s frailties in that position.</p>
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<h2>Why Gabriel Jesus deserves to start</h2>
<p>With that being said, my personal choice would be Jesus. The Brazilian boasts a similar skillset to Trossard but possesses greater tenacity and embodies the Arteta style perfectly. He has a unique ability to create chances out of situations which seem unresourceful and help drive the team up the pitch with his powerful dribbling. Away from home, that could be even more useful in order to relieve any potential pressure the defence comes under.</p>
<p>Jesus may not be the most prolific goalscorer, but given his brace against Leeds United, he will likely be full of confidence and eager to add to his tally in this game. The striker has plenty of experience competing against Liverpool and knows how to beat them, something which not many of our current squad can say.</p>
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<p>Ultimately, Arteta brought in players such as Jesus to help instil a winning mentality into the squad for games of this calibre, and his presence could be vital in us securing the three points in this match.</p><!—pageview_candidate—>">
