We expect Arteta’s project to finally see the fruits of its hard work next season. The Gunners have failed to win the league twice in a row while being in a good position to do so, but hopefully they’ll be lucky the third time around.
However, for them to have a shot at winning the league, there are three crucial things that need to occur, in addition to maintaining the standards they set in the just-concluded league campaign.
1. Arsenal has got to be ready to splash cash this summer
Mikel Arteta’s squad this season was top-notch, but unfortunately, it fell short. The other day, Cesc Fabregas mentioned how Manchester City is on another level, emphasizing their incredible strength, almost as if they have two teams in one.
If Arsenal wants to have a squad as good as City’s, they really need to focus on making some quality signings this transfer window. If Arteta wants a top striker, a top midfielder, and a top left-back, the Arsenal decision-makers must make sure to give him just that. The club should leave behind the habit of failing to deliver in the transfer window.
In January 2022, Arteta was looking for a replacement for Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, but unfortunately, he wasn’t able to sign one.
Similarly, last year he was in need of a replacement for Granit Xhaka, but he didn’t manage to get one. Whoever Arteta tells Edu to sign this summer should definitely be signed, whether it’s Guimaraes, Alexander Isak, or any other player.
2. Consistently dominating the top rivals (the Big Six)
Last season, our Gunners had an impressive record against the big six teams, managing to remain unbeaten.
Arsenal 3:1 Liverpool
Arsenal 5:0 Chelsea
Arsenal 1:0 Manchester City
Arsenal 2:2 Spurs
Arsenal 3:1 Manchester United
Liverpool 1:1 Arsenal
Chelsea 2:2 Arsenal
Manchester City 0:0 Arsenal
Spurs 2:3 Arsenal
Arsenal managed to secure an impressive 22 points out of a possible 30 against the Big Six teams. If they come next and repeat the same, denying their main rivals any points when they face them, whether by sharing the points or taking all three points, it will put them in a stronger position to win the league.
3. Arsenal needs to find a ay to defeat Aston Villa
Aston Villa defeated Arsenal in both home and away matches last season. That shouldn’t happen next season. I’m not saying Villa are Arsenal’s boogey team, but Arsenal really should teach them a lesson next season. Many people blame Arsenal’s failure to win the league for losing six points to Villa.
That said, other than Villa, it’s important for Arsenal to avoid any losses, especially against a single opponent both at home and away.
Daniel O
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Just Buy Victor Osihmen.😊
He is a Striker that strikes Fear into the Hearts of Defenders.🙂
Once he gets Scoring, he is such a Fiercely Formidable Attacker.
I like Osimhen but does he have the technical skills level to upgrade Arsenal? From what I’ve seen Isak or Sesko have an edge over Osimhen. A target front man will be ideal. Even Giroud had a lovely first touch. I’m satisfied with whoever Arteta decides on
@Mr.Ryan
I am not thinking Osimhen is really currently interested in Arsenal, and I doubt that Arteta can work with him.
Oshimen is a good footballer, his development was from the wing at the Under 17, and ever then you could see where he was headed as a young player. You might want to watch Under 17, 2007, on YouTube.
Having been a while since his promotion to senior, he was very, very central to Napoli winning Serie A since Diego A. Maradona
#3-😂
Agree🤣
Interesting points. Talking of points, we’ll need to improve our tally by 6-9 points to win it. Can’t help but think we could/should have gotten that extra six points in that terrible run in December. Anyway,it’s pointless crying over spilled milk.
Personally I can think of three things that will get us that extra six points. Firstly we’ll need to rotate better- this is my only criticism of Arteta in the last season. Secondly is getting quality depth- if Mikel doesn’t trust some of the players we have,hopefully they’ll be moved on so he can have those he can rely on.
Finally,I’d say we need to ‘fix’ the left side of our pitch. It’s obvious that the dynamic on our left side hasn’t been as great as the opposite side. Injuries and the unreliability of some of the players in that area haven’t helped. Teams like Porto and Bayern simply nullified our right side which basically nullified the entire attack. If we can make the left as potent as the right, it could be the difference between losing to and beating Villa as Daniel has suggested. I trust Mikel to solve this problem.
One other small thing which looks insignificant but is very critical in my reckoning:
”Promote from within, that is, from the academy(even if it is 1 or 2 players)”.
This will boost rotation and will encourage more talented youngsters to sign up at the academy with the belief that they stand a strong chance of getting a run-out as a full-fledged Arsenal star in the near future.
Tbh I agree will all the points. Over 60% of Arteta’s signings are still with the club which makes me believe in whoever Arsenal decides to sign as our top Striker. I wouldn’t mind paying £106m for Isak to make him our new N14. & most expensive signing ever.
Arsenal have to replicate the form they showed last season and even go further by winning Aston Villa (H/A), Fulham & Westham.