Arteta Plea for Consistency Ahead of Chelsea Showdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is facing a fresh injury concern ahead of their crucial Premier League fixture against Chelsea on Sunday, as Kai Havertz is a doubt after suffering a head injury during Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Inter Milan.

Havertz left the field in the 68th minute needing stitches after a collision with Inter Milan's Yann Bisseck, and while he appeared to be mobile after the match, Arteta will assess his condition before making a decision on his participation in the Chelsea match. This is an additional injury worry for Arteta, who is already dealing with the absence of Bukayo Saka for Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.

Despite the rough injury news, Arteta refused to let it detract from a strong performance against Inter Milan, where his team dominated the match but was left frustrated by a contentious penalty decision that ultimately cost them a win. Arteta will be looking for a similar level of performance against Chelsea, and believes that Arsenal have the potential to come out on top if they can replicate their display from the Inter Milan match. However, the manager will need to use his team's defensive solidity to keep out a resurgent Chelsea side, who are riding a winning streak in the Premier League table.

Arsenal's recent form has been a concern, having lost their last two games against Liverpool and Inter Milan, and a loss to Chelsea on Sunday could see them drop to seventh place in the Premier League table. With Havertz's fitness hanging in the balance, Arteta will need to plot a solid strategy to get his team back on track.