Mikel Arteta’s meticulous approach seems to have faltered, with Arsenal’s season now teetering on the brink due to a glaring weakness: their lack of a prolific striker.
Recent defeats to Newcastle United and Manchester United in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, respectively, have exposed this critical flaw. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Arsenal struggled to convert them into goals.
Against Manchester United, they managed only seven shots on target from 26 attempts, with their lone goal coming from defender Gabriel. This lack of clinical finishing is a recurring theme this season.
Arteta’s reluctance to address this need in the transfer market is now coming back to haunt him. While he has strengthened other areas of the team, the failure to acquire a recognized goalscorer could prove costly in the race for the Premier League title.
