An analytical report by the French newspaper "L'Équipe" discussed the reasons behind the decline in performance and results of the English team Arsenal in recent times, following a strong start that made them one of the top contenders for titles.

The report clarified that the London team began to lose its balance as the season entered its critical stages, which put it in a complicated position in the league due to the interplay of several technical, physical, and psychological factors.

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The report pointed out that the impactful absences, particularly Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka, had a direct effect on the team's offensive effectiveness. The absence of this duo, considered the heartbeat of playmaking and penetration at Arsenal, led to a noticeable decline in offensive creativity and reduced the quality of opportunities in the final third of the pitch.

The analysis also touched on the performance of the striker Viktor Gyökeres, indicating that despite his goal-scoring contributions, his impact on building attacks and linking the lines was not at the expected level. This made the team less fluid in offensive transitions and less capable of imposing its style against opponents.

The report concluded by noting that Mikel Arteta seems less composed at this stage of the season, which is reflected in the team's performance on the field. It considered that the increasing pressure along with declining results may be an additional factor complicating Arsenal's task in the crucial upcoming weeks.