Declan Rice seals Arsenal’s runners-up spot to leave Newcastle anxious
theguardian.comPublished: 5/18/2025
Summary
Arsenal faces a challenging stretch in the Premier League as they aim to secure second place despite a recent thrilling victory over Newcastle. The Gunners’ hopes are tempered by key concerns: the absence of striker Alexander Isak due to injury and defender William Saliba’s potential return delay, raising questions about their defense. Despite these hurdles, Arsenal demonstrated attacking threat and tactical brilliance in their latest match against Liverpool, but manager Mikel Arteta remains focused on building a stronger team ahead of the summer transfer window.