A new striker for Arteta?
What would definitely help Arsenal’s chances is if they are able to bring in a new striker before the transfer window closes on Monday.
I can see why Arteta likes Havertz so much, because of his game intelligence – when to press and when to drop – and he plays that role so well for the team.
He misses a lot of chances, like he did on Sunday, which is why he has had a bit of stick recently but you can never doubt his work ethic and the value that brings.
In an ideal world, Arteta would like a striker who does the same amount of work as Havertz and also scores more goals, but there are not too many of them about.
Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke is one, and so is Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins – which is why the Gunners have already made an offer for him.
Both of those players are a little bit different to Havertz, because he was a 10 before so knows how to drop in and link play better, but I am not thinking about a replacement for him anyway.
Arsenal are trying to win the คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย Premier League and Champions League so it is more the case that, with Gabriel Jesus sidelined. They need an alternative for Havertz if he gets injure.
They are not just going to sign any striker. He has to have the qualities Arteta needs. But there is definitely a hole to fill there in their squad.
If they don’t bring anyone in on Monday, they could find themselves short at a crucial stage of the season. I’d be amaze if they let that happen.
The only team who can push Liverpool
City’s recent issues and the fact they are not at their best should not take anything away from this Arsenal performance, because it was phenomenal.
The frustration for Gunners fans must be that they have not always reached these levels when it has mattered this season.
They must look back to their last home league game, and the two-goal lead they gave up in their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, and wonder how they let that happen.
I actually think Arsenal, at the back of their minds, will have regrets about most of the points they have dropped in this campaign – for example, when they could not score against Everton, or the three games where they went down to 10 men.
This was the game where they really showed how good they can be. I still think they will push Liverpool in the title race – and that they are the only team that I feel are capable of going the distance with them.
Liverpool have their game in hand, against Everton, on 12 February. That is a tougher prospect now than when the fixture was meant to play on 7 December. But whether their lead afterwards is six or nine points, it is still a big gap for Arsenal to make up.