He has scored 4 Goals in 4 Games—Can He Lead Arsenal to Champions League Glory?

 By Danong and 1970s Gooner

This Arsenal player had netted six goals between April and May last term, accounting for 25 percent of the Gunners’ total during that period—no player outscored him in that run.  

And now history appears to be repeating itself. After scoring in the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, he has now registered four goals in his last four games.

His contributions make up a significant portion of Arsenal’s 15 goals this month (26%), reinforcing his reputation as a reliable go to goalscorer when it matters most, the closing stages of the season.

Some might dismiss Trossard’s end-of-season form as luck, but the numbers suggest otherwise. The 30-year-old has consistently peaked late in campaigns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure.  

During the 2021-22 season—his final full campaign with Brighton & Hove Albion—he tallied four goals and two assists in the last six matches. His knack for stepping up at the end of the season is becoming a trademark of his career.  

While the Premier League title has slipped from Arsenal’s grasp this season, their focus now shifts to securing Champions League success.

Trossard’s resurgence couldn’t have come at a better time, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta likely to rely on his sharpness in front of goal. 

This is because Partey is suspended for the first leg against Paris Saint-Germain and Merino may need to drop into midfield alongside Rice to cover.

Merino may also be unavailable for this game as he wasn't deemed fit enough to start against Crystal Palace. 

Whatever the situation with Merino’s fitness is, Trossard is very likely to start against PSG on Tuesday night. 

And there is every possibility that he will be involved in an Arsenal goal as he did in the previous meeting between the two sides in the league phase of the Champions League.