The Gunners have once again had plenty of ball but struggled to find the back of the net.
With Gabriel Jesus missing through injury and Eddie Nketiah on the bench, Arsenal are looking for Kai Havertz to be the main man against Liverpool right now.
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However, it’s just not happening and former striker Wright is not too impressed.
Taking to X, Wright has posted a four-word summarisation of Arsenal’s display, insisting his former team need a ‘killer’ to win games.
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The Gunners are in the market for a new striker in January and have been linked with a host of na
Ivan Toney remains a big expensive option for them, while Dominic Solanke is emerging as a player they could move for.
Eddie Nketiah could also be sold, providing the Gunners do land a target.
Arsenal’s problem is obvious
It doesn’t matter how much people defend Kai Havertz and how well he does in certain games, the fact remains that he is just not a proper striker.
Arsenal have a huge problem right now in the attacking third and they simply have to address it in January.
Mikel Arteta will be well aware of the issue as well and that’s why the likes of Solanke, Toney and more are being linked.
Once again, it could be something that costs them the league and it’s been as evident as ever against Liverpool this afternoon.
If it stays like this, or Liverpool even pinch the game, then the narrative will come out again. And in fairness, that narrative is not wrong, based on this performance.
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