Jamie Carragher has been talking about Arsenal. (Picture by Catherine Ivill/Getty Pictures)
The up-and-down season of Arsenal continued on Saturday as they might solely handle a draw vs Everton.
Mikel Arteta was dissatisfied after the competition as his workforce dominated the match, however they merely couldn’t discover the again of the online. On a day when Liverpool dropped factors to Fulham, Arsenal couldn’t capitalise, which might play a giant function within the title race additional down the road.
Pundit criticises “unusual” Mikel Arteta determination throughout Arsenal’s draw with Everton
This led to many questioning the Gunners’ attacking choices and one man who has doubts, is Sky Sports activities pundit Jamie Carragher.
Talking forward of Monday Night time Soccer, Carragher admitted that the London outfit are quick a world-class attacker as he believes Arteta depends an excessive amount of on Saka to provide large moments.
‘For me. while you see Saka on the fitting aspect and then you definately see what Arsenal have on the left, it’s chalk and cheese,” the pundit mentioned on Sky Sports activities. “‘Saka has jumped as much as be the most effective gamers in European soccer and Martinelli, sadly, has not joined him.
‘I’ve at all times felt over the past two years, and at the beginning of this season, that Metropolis would win the league. The rationale I’ve by no means actually gone for Arsenal is I’ve at all times felt Arsenal are a world-class attacker quick.’
“I’ve at all times felt Arsenal are a world class attacker quick”
Jamie Carragher says Arsenal want extra assist for Bukayo Saka in assault to win the Premier League ? pic.twitter.com/0Np3BGuNoF
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Do Arsenal have to signal a brand new attacker in 2025?
Arsenal have been out there for a brand new quantity 9 this summer time however did not convey a striker to the Emirates as they might not discover the fitting deal for the fitting participant.
Arteta is prone to signal a brand new attacker throughout the subsequent summer time switch window, nevertheless, the London membership have been linked with a January transfer for Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic. The Gunners have proven an curiosity within the Serbian star for a very long time as it’s clear that their Spanish coach likes the 24-year-old.
It stays to be seen if Arsenal make a transfer over the approaching months however for now, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard have to step up and assist Saka.