May 22nd 2024.
According to former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, his old club is in need of a boost in the striker department if they want to surpass Manchester City and win the Premier League title this year. It's been a close call for the Gunners for the past two years, falling just short of ending their 20-year wait for the title as City's dominance continues.
Fabregas points out that Arsenal's challenge lacked a prolific goal scorer, with their top scorer Bukayo Saka netting only 16 times while City's frontman Erling Haaland claimed his second consecutive Golden Boot with 27 goals. Even midfielder Phil Foden outscored any Arsenal player, highlighting the need for a top-class striker.
Interestingly, Arsenal resorted to using Kai Havertz as a false nine in the second half of the season, with more traditional strikers like Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah only scoring four and five goals respectively. For Fabregas, this is an area that needs to be addressed in the upcoming summer transfer window. He believes that the Gunners should aim for a proven goal scorer and also add depth to their squad.
During an interview on the BBC Sounds' Planet Premier League podcast, Fabregas expressed his thoughts on Arsenal's current situation. He noted that while watching both Arsenal and City's games simultaneously, it was evident that City have a strong squad with two teams capable of winning the Premier League. On the other hand, Arsenal still have room for improvement, and Fabregas believes that with the right signings, they can challenge for the title.
Fabregas also praised Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his work with the team, saying that he is creating a "monster." He believes that with the young players at Arsenal's disposal, they have the potential to become the next top team in England. Fabregas also mentioned that it was good to see the Arsenal players devastated with their second-place finish, as it shows how hungry they are for success and how much they have improved under Arteta's guidance.
In conclusion, Fabregas believes that Arsenal needs to invest in a top-class striker and add depth to their squad to compete at the highest level. He also sees great potential in the young team that Arteta is building and hopes to see them become the next top team in England. With the right signings and continued growth, Fabregas believes that Arsenal can finally end their long wait for the Premier League title.
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