Regardless of their pursuit of Ollie Watkins within the January switch window, Arsenal have been unable so as to add a recognised centre ahead to their squad.
The Gunners sit in second place within the Premier League desk, six factors behind leaders Liverpool , and certified for the final 16 within the Champions League. Their hopes look like restricted by the absence of a striker however solely the Reds have scored extra Premier League objectives this season.
Kai Havertz has scored 9 of them, Gabriel Martinelli six, and Bukayo Saka 5. Their top-scoring quantity 9 – and he’s removed from a conventional one – is Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian will miss the remainder of the season after surgical procedure for an anterior cruciate ligament harm.
Can Arsenal win silverware and not using a striker?
Alan Smith in motion within the North London derby (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Watkins has lengthy been a goal for Arsenal however Villa’s sale of Jhon Duran eliminated any chance of a late January transfer. Gunners legend Alan Smith believes they will overcome the dearth of a striker to select up a trophy this season.
“I nonetheless suppose they may. They’re solely a step away from the Carabao (Cup) Remaining they usually obtained 5 in opposition to Metropolis and not using a striker so why not?” stated Smith to Betway .
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is out for the season (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
With out a recognised quantity 9, Arsenal want objectives from elsewhere within the staff and high quality from again to entrance. Smith is proud of the gamers Arteta has in place because the Gunners compete on three fronts.
“Declan Rice, I like,” he stated. “He had a superb recreation on Sunday and the best way he’s moved ahead at Arsenal in comparison with West Ham. I imply there’s so many, Saliba’s a Rolls-Royce isn’t he and Odegaard, I like.
“We’re fortunate in the meanwhile that we’ve obtained so many good gamers, they usually all look like good lads, there’s environment there.
“You don’t need to disturb the dressing room chemistry, the stability and the best way they’re pulling in the identical path. It’s straightforward for it go unsuitable in a dressing room for those who get one in there who isn’t fairly proper, however I believe they’ve been very cautious to recruit the fitting individuals.”
Arsenal have been unable to signal Ollie Watkins in January (Picture credit score: Malcolm Couzens/Getty Pictures)
Arsenal will try to overturn a 2-0 first-leg loss in opposition to Newcastle United in tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final at St James’ Park .
After dropping to Manchester United on penalties within the FA Cup Third Spherical, they’ve the weekend off earlier than subsequent Saturday’s go to to Leicester Metropolis within the Premier League.
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