February 11th 2024.
According to a well-known pundit, the Gunners are lacking a crucial element in their team - a killer instinct in front of goal. Mikel Arteta, however, is not worried about this concern and believes that his team has enough depth and quality to compete for the title. He dismissed Gary Neville's recent comments about Arsenal's lack of ruthlessness and pointed out that they were able to close the gap on the league leaders with a convincing 3-1 win in their last match.
Neville, who had previously predicted that Arsenal would win the league, now believes that their inability to be clinical in front of goal could ultimately cost them the title. He specifically highlighted Liverpool's and Manchester City's ruthless finishing as the main difference between them and the Gunners. However, Arteta remains confident that his team has enough goals in them and will continue to fight for the top spot.
When asked about Neville's comments, the Arsenal manager responded by saying that it is a fact that they have not had a player who can score 25 or 30 goals in recent years. However, he believes that his team has the ability to challenge for the title despite this. Arteta also mentioned how players like Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli have all stepped up and scored important goals for the team.
In terms of signing a prolific striker, Arteta stated that it is not a priority at the moment. His focus is on helping his current players improve and reach their full potential. He mentioned how players like Odegaard and Saka have exceeded expectations in terms of goal-scoring, and with the right mentality, any player can become a prolific striker.
Currently, Arsenal are five points behind league leaders Liverpool with a game in hand. They face a tough challenge this weekend as they travel to face West Ham United at the London Stadium. Despite the pressure to close the gap on the top spot, Arteta remains optimistic about his team's chances and is determined to continue fighting for the title.
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