It is all or nothing for the Gunners in the Champions League, it seems.
In hindsight, Arsenal should have started their key men against Everton, as the lead to Liverpool could now be single digits if they had beaten the Toffees.
However, Saka, Odegaard and Timber all had to watch from the bench for a period on Sunday.
Arteta’s key men on the bench, it seems all his eggs are in the Champions League basket.
Welcome to SunSport’s coverage of Arsenal vs Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.
Martin Odegaard steps up to his former side, looking to guide Arsenal into a first Champions League semi-final in 16 years.
For Madrid, they are looking for a 16 themselves, but not a first semi-final in 16 years, rather a 16th title to add to their collection.
The defending champions have previous success in London, winning the final at Wembley against Dortmund last season.
Mikel Arteta’s team selection last time out against Everton points towards one thing for the Gunners: it is all or nothing in the Champions League.
With an 11 point gap to close on Liverpool, the Gunners only have eyes for a first Champions League title in their history.
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