Mikel Arteta braced for Man City and Tottenham nightmare after Arsenal reveal
Mikel Arteta will have to carefully manage his Arsenal squad in the coming weeks as they prepare for a return to the Champions League. Last season, the Gunners competed in the Europa League but as a secondary competition he was able to rotate his squad with mass changes which is something he may not have the luxury of doing this campaign.
With the north Londoners in Pot 2 for the draw that took place on Thursday, a potential group clash against Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Paris Saint-Germain was on the cards, however Europa League winners Sevilla were the team chosen.
The Spanish side were then joined by PSV and Lens to complete a group that Arsenal will certainly be the favourites to win. However, it must be said no team can be underestimated in the Champions League, especially with Lens securing the signature of highly-rated striker Elye Wahi and PSV beating the Gunners in the Netherlands in last season's Europa League
Marquinhos, Rob Holding and Albert Sambi Lokonga were some players handed starts in that game but Arteta will know now he must use the strongest starting XI available to him, although on three occasions he may think twice. Before the north Londoners begin their tournament at home to PSV on Wednesday, September 30, bitter rivals Tottenham visit Emirates Stadium and that is sure to be a game Arteta wants to win which could see some rotation occur.
Arsenal then face a similar problem the following month as their away trip to France to face Lens is closely followed by a Premier League meeting with Manchester City. One positive from that is Pep Guardiola's side play against RB Leipzig in Europe a day later which allows the Gunners to have an extra day of rest and preparation.
However, another tough dilemma will
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