April 16th 2024.
Former Premier League striker Michael Owen has recently shared his thoughts on where he believes Arsenal can still improve in order to maintain their strong title challenge this season. Despite their impressive form under manager Mikel Arteta, with 71 points from 32 games, the Gunners are still looking to close the gap between themselves and title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool.
With the best defensive record in the league and a strong attacking record, Arsenal have been a force to be reckoned with this season. However, their recent defeat to Aston Villa has highlighted one area where they may still need some reinforcement. Owen believes that the Gunners lack a prolific striker, with their top scorer Bukayo Saka only having 18 goals in all competitions.
He points out that while Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have struggled to make an impact up front for Manchester City and Chelsea respectively, they have also been deployed in positions that don't necessarily suit their strengths. This has led Owen to suggest that there are at least three players in the Premier League who would greatly enhance Arsenal's attacking options if they were to join the club.
One of these players is Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, who has been in great form this season and continues to improve year after year. However, Owen acknowledges that it may be difficult for Arsenal to secure his signature. He adds that there are currently many players in the Premier League who could potentially strengthen the Gunners' squad.
Some of these players include Alexander Isak from Newcastle, Ivan Toney from Brentford, and Ollie Watkins himself at Aston Villa. These players have all been linked with moves to Arsenal ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. Watkins, in particular, has caught the attention of many with his 19 Premier League goals this season, boosting his chances of being selected for Euro 2024.
Isak, another promising striker, has impressed with 17 goals in just 21 league starts. And despite Brentford's struggles this season, Toney has managed to score four goals since returning from his ban and even netted in his first start for England. It's clear that Owen believes these players would be valuable additions to Arsenal's squad.
As the transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will make a move for any of these players. But one thing is for sure, with their current form and potential reinforcements, the Gunners will continue to be a strong contender for multiple trophies this season.
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