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.”

The Belgian winger insisted this week he is equally capable when he is a starter as when he is a substitute, and he made his point at Molineux.

Expect fireworks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Sunday’s standout fixture as the huge north London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal gets under way at 14:00 BST in a match that has huge implications at the top of the table.

The two teams produced a thrilling 2-2 draw at Emirates Stadium in the reverse fixture, and with Man City’s match at Nottingham Forest following on at 16:30 BST, Arsenal need to keep the pressure on their title rivals while Spurs must win to stay in the hunt for fourth place.Adrian Kajumba highlights Leandro Trossard’s growing importance ahead of tonight’s London derby against Chelsea.

Leandro Trossard’s first-half goal laid the foundation for Saturday’s win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, sending Arsenal back to the top of the table, and the Belgian could now be set for a notable night against Chelsea.If Trossard starts it will be just the second time he has done so in three successive Premier League matches this season.

The Belgian winger insisted this week he is equally capable when he is a starter as when he is a substitute, and he made his point at Molineux.

It is understandable why Mikel Arteta has used Trossard off the bench more often than starting him in the Premier League this season, giving him 16 substitute appearances compared with 13 starts, due to his ability to impact a match as a sub.

Arteta’s “little magician” and second most-used substitute is the club’s joint-second goalscorer, with a career-best nine Premier League goals this season, and he has averaged a league goal every 86 minutes as a sub compared with 189 when he starts.

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.

They were really dedicated and worked extremely hard

“John Terry epitomised what Chelsea was about. When I first got there you obviously had [Petr] Cech, Didier [Drogba], Lamps [Frank Lampard], Ashley Cole: these guys were the real spine and backbone of Chelsea at that time and they all had similar traits.

“They were really dedicated and worked extremely hard, whether that be staying after training or in the gym. They had that winner’s mentality to win at all costs. They were all so hungry and determined to win trophies.”Here’s what to look out for over the next seven days, with 16 Premier League fixtures that will have a big impact in the title race, who will qualify for European football next season and the battle to avoid relegation.

Monday
Mikel Arteta and Mauricio Pochettino will provide the latest team news updates in their press conferences ahead of Arsenal’s home encounter with Chelsea on Tuesday.

Tuesday
Matchweek 34 continues on Tuesday night as the Gunners host Chelsea at Emirates Stadium looking to record a sixth win in eight Premier League meetings against their London rivals.There will be updates from both Roberto De Zerbi and Pep Guardiola as they finalise preparations for Brighton & Hove Albion’s home match against Manchester City on Thursday.