Arsenal's Alexander Isak doubt, Jurrien Timber return vs Man Utd, Emile Smith Rowe future
Arsenal have the chance to do something very special this weekend. Only once in the past 18 years have they won at Old Trafford in the Premier League, but they'll be heavy favourites to take all three points on Sunday against Erik ten Hag's out of form Manchester United.
If they score, the Gunners will also break their club record for the most goals scored in a Premier League season. Still, that may not be enough to win a first Premier League trophy in 20 years, with Manchester City continuing to be hot favourites.
That is why the club hierarchy have decided that Arsenal will need to bring in a new forward this summer, with Newcastle's Alexander Isak thought to be one of the targets. Plenty of players could leave the Emirates Stadium too.
With all that going on it felt like the perfect time for a Q and A with our chief Arsenal correspondent Kaya Kaynak. Here are some of the highlights.
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Q: Hearing that Zinchenko might leave this summer - would be a little disappointed because I think he could be great in midfield. What are your thoughts?
KK: There are plenty of players who Arsenal would be open to offers on this summer. With two years left on his deal and at 27-years-of-age, Zinchenko falls into that bracket. Personally I think it would be foolish of Arsenal to let him go. There aren't too many players who can control the game from full-back like he does, and he's not as bad a defender as people make him out to be. His fitness issues have been a problem in terms of being able to rely upon him week in week out, but Zinchenko would take some replacing!
Q: Is Isak likely to be at Arsenal next season?
KK: Likely is always tough, but at this point I'd be tempted to lean towards no. It would take big money to convince Newcastle to sell, and it will depend on where Arsenal have to allocate their budget this summer. Never say never though!
Q: What's the latest with Emile Smith Rowe? Does he have a future at Arsenal?
KK: There has been frustration at the lack of minutes Smith Rowe has got this season and it's perfectly justifiable. He's looked good in almost every cameo he's made and in his one recent start against Luton he was man of the match. Arteta does like him, contrary to popular belief, but with two years left on his contract, it's getting to that time where conversations over Smith Rowe's future do need to happen. Arsenal probably wouldn't turn down a good offer for him, and there are plenty of teams that Smith Rowe would improve.
Q: I'm worried about Tomiyasu and Saka missing the United game. How are his chances of playing the game?
KK: Hi Abas, thanks for your question! I think Saka should be fine for this weekend. Arsenal are always looking to manage his fitness carefully. He has an individualised training schedule, but has generally been able to make it for matchdays. Tomiyasu I'm not so certain at the moment. There's still a long way till the game, so we'll have to see on that front. If he is out, though, it could represent a chance for Jurrien Timber to come back into the matchday squad after his ACL injury!