He has also flipped his output around from one goal and 10 assists last season to nine goals and one assist so far this term.

However, Trossard made his case to retain his place as he broke the deadlock against Wolves, especially given that his main rival for the spot on the left wing, Gabriel Martinelli, is without a goal contribution since Arsenal’s 6-0 win at Sheffield United.

Why Trossard is making an impact
Trossard is now more involved closer to goal, with his touches in the box rising from an average of 4.2 per 90 minutes last season to 6.7 this campaign.

He has also flipped his output around from one goal and 10 assists last season to nine goals and one assist so far this term.

Perhaps most notably, when it comes to minutes per goal in all competitions without penalties, he is the Gunners’ top man, scoring every 136 minutes.Chelsea’s top scorer is a major doubt for Tuesday’s trip to Emirates Stadium with illness.

“With or without Cole we always believe we can win. The most important thing is the team and the collective,” Pochettino told the club’s official website.

“He is an important part of the team and is doing fantastic for us, but we are Chelsea and we have plenty of players that can perform and do the job.

“It’s a good challenge for the team-mates. If I am a team-mate of Cole Palmer in his position or a similar position, I am going to be motivated to go there tomorrow and show this is Chelsea Football Club, not Cole Palmer Football Club.”

All eyes will be on the day’s media briefings as the remaining managers share their thoughts and team news ahead of a full weekend’s Premier League programme.

Thursday
Matchweek 34 concludes as Man City switch their attention back to the title race following their FA Cup semi-final exploits at the weekend.Brighton have lost 11 of their 13 Premier League meetings with City, although they did hold them to a 1-1 draw in the corresponding fixture last season, and recorded their only win against City across this period at Amex Stadium in 2021, a 3-2 victory.

Elsewhere, several managers will be holding their press conferences as they provide the latest injury updates ahead of the weekend’s Premier League fixtures.

Friday
All eyes will be on the day’s media briefings as the remaining managers share their thoughts and team news ahead of a full weekend’s Premier League programme.

Saturday
The Fantasy Premier League deadline for Double Gameweek 35 is at 11:00 BST.

There are seven matches taking place, starting at London Stadium, where West Ham United host Liverpool at 12:30 BST, followed by four fixtures kicking off at 15:00 BST, including a Lancashire derby between Man Utd and Burnley at Old Trafford.

The drama continues in a huge relegation battle at Goodison Park, where Everton face Brentford, with a mouthwatering contest between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park bringing the day’s action to a close at 20:00 BST.