Arsenal should have no problems getting past their opponents in the Midlands on Wednesday, but Sunday’s clash against fierce rivals Tottenham presents a much tougher challenge. The Lilywhites may be languishing in 16th place and enduring another painful campaign in the Premier League, but they have now parted with head coach Thomas Frank, and replaced him with former Lazio, Marseille and Juventus boss Igor Tudor until the end of the season.
Tudor has already made it clear that he intends for his side to press on the front foot and play aggressive football, particularly at home. And with a raucous crowd expected at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, the Gunners know they will have a tough time across the road at their neighbours, regardless of their domestic form.
But with Saka likely brimming with confidence having tied himself down to the club for another five years, the odds are still in his side’s favour to overcome the challenge.
