Mikel Arteta has selection headaches at Arsenal ahead of every game.
The Gunners signed eight new players in the summer transfer window, and that helped them form the best squad in the Premier League.
When everyone is fit, the competition for places is incredible. Arteta has no choice but to leave a few players out of his side, even though they have done nothing wrong.
Arsenal fans are upset that Ethan Nwaneri is not getting any minutes, but another player will not be too happy with his situation either – Noni Madueke.
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Noni Madueke must be upset after what has happened since his best game for Arsenal
Madueke has made many people admit they were wrong about him over the last few months.
Arsenal’s decision to sign the England international was questioned by many in the summer, but all of those people are quiet now.
Madueke did a fantastic job deputising for Bukayo Saka when he was out injured, and he has fared well since the number seven’s return as well.
In fact, when he started against Club Brugge in the Champions League, Madueke produced his best performance in an Arsenal shirt by scoring twice in a 3-0 win.
After that game in Belgium, the former Chelsea man would’ve thought that he’d get more minutes, but he has been an unused substitute in each of the three Premier League fixtures since.
The only minutes Madueke has received after his display against Brugge were in the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace. He was replaced a little after an hour by Saka.
With another tough game coming up against Aston Villa, Madueke could be left on the bench again, which would make it four consecutive Premier League games without playing a single minute.
That will not be a great look.
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Noni Madueke may have to wait three more games before he starts for Arsenal again
Madueke must be gunning to start for Arsenal again, but he may not get an opportunity for over two weeks.
The Gunners have three really difficult games coming up against Aston Villa, Bournemouth and the defending Premier League champions Liverpool.
Saka will likely keep his place in the starting line-up in all three of those games, which means Madueke will have to settle for a spot on the bench.
The next time the 23-year-old is expected to get a start is against Portsmouth in the FA Cup in the second week of January.
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