January 16th 2025.
According to Tim Sherwood, Arsenal has the potential to win the Premier League if they had a strong striker in their team. In fact, he believes that the Gunners may regret their decision to sell Eddie Nketiah, especially after their recent 2-1 win against Tottenham.
Currently, Mikel Arteta's team is trailing behind Liverpool by just four points in the title race. However, their victory in the north London derby has once again highlighted their struggles in converting chances. As a result, there have been increasing calls for the team to acquire a new striker before the January transfer window closes.
Interestingly, Nketiah, who was sold to Crystal Palace for £30 million last summer, has only managed to score two goals in 18 appearances so far. Sherwood believes that the Gunners are just one player away from surpassing Liverpool and securing the Premier League title. He also feels that Nketiah's presence in the squad would have been beneficial for the team.
During the recent match against Tottenham, Arsenal's defense was led by the impressive Gabriel, who limited their opponents to very few chances. This was crucial, especially since the team continues to struggle in front of goal. Sherwood believes that it is a nice problem to have if a team wins the game, as it allows them to focus on addressing their issues.
However, Arteta may face some difficulties in addressing this problem with the current squad. Saka's return from injury could make a significant difference, but it is uncertain when that will happen. Sherwood also doubts if the player that Arsenal needs in front of goal is available in the January market. He believes that the team may need to look for a loan signing to fill the void left by Nketiah's departure.
Moreover, Sherwood is of the opinion that Arsenal may be regretting their decision to sell Nketiah. He acknowledges that the young striker may not be the ultimate solution, but he was someone who could have scored goals and taken chances like the ones seen in the recent match against Tottenham. With Nketiah gone, the team may need to look for alternatives, such as promoting someone from the academy.
However, finding the right player is not an easy task, especially for a team at the top of the league. Sherwood believes that Arsenal may have to rely on their current squad and hope for a strong defensive performance to secure the Premier League title. He also mentions Alexander Isak as a potential solution, but acknowledges that it is unlikely to happen this season.
In conclusion, Sherwood believes that Arsenal needs to be solid at the back and limit their losses to just two games for the remainder of the season. While it may be a difficult task, he believes that it is not impossible, as Manchester City has achieved a similar feat in the past. However, the team's lack of a clinical goalscorer may prove to be their downfall, making them just one player away from winning the Premier League.
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