Arsenal's Overreliance on Saka and Odegaard's Absence Impact Premier League Performance

Arsenal's struggles this season are compounded by an overreliance on Bukayo Saka and the absence of captain Martin Odegaard, as Manchester City faces its own challenges.

• Arsenal has only won two of their last six matches, missing opportunities to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool and Manchester City.
• Key player Bukayo Saka is responsible for 39% of Arsenal's goals, highlighting the team's overreliance on his contributions.
• Arsenal's set-piece effectiveness has declined as opponents adapt to their tactics, making early goals harder to achieve.
• Captain Martin Odegaard's return from injury is anticipated to rebalance Arsenal's attack, which has heavily relied on the right side.
• Manchester City struggles with injuries, notably Rodri's absence, and faces uncertainty due to ongoing investigations affecting potential transfers.

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