Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal is on the verge of clinching Premier League title next season. They need to bolster their squad with two key signings. The Gunners led by Mikel Arteta, have finished as runners-up for two consecutive years. They trail behind Manchester City who have dominated league with four consecutive titles.
Arsenal’s Areas of Improvement
Carragher asserts that Arsenal needs new left-back and additional top attacker to support Bukayo Saka. Despite the strong performance of Oleksandr Zinchenko last season, there are rumors of his potential departure from north London. Carragher emphasizes the importance of strengthening the left-back position. This would enhance the team’s defensive stability.
Enhancing Arsenal’s Attack
Arsenal’s current attacking lineup includes Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. However, Carragher believes another “top attacker” is crucial for Arsenal to become “tasty” side capable of clinching title. He suggests this new addition not necessarily need to be traditional center-forward. But could be versatile attacker, similar to Mohamed Salah for Liverpool.
Jamie Carragher’s Perspective
Speaking at 2024 Women’s Football Awards according to Metro.uk, Jamie Carragher stated. “I think they [Arsenal] need two players. They need left-back. I think they need great attacker. Not necessarily center forward.” People keep saying they need goalscorer. Sometimes you can have goalscorer who plays wide.
Last season Arsenal accumulated 89 points. They narrowly missed out on the title by one point. Despite matching Manchester City in terms of wins and goal difference, a critical defeat to Aston Villa in April was significant setback.
Carragher remains optimistic about Arsenal’s prospects for next season. He acknowledged. “I think they will be up there again. In some ways throughout lot of the season, they were the best team. When you look at goals they scored the xG difference and how strong they were defensively.”
The Challenge Ahead
Manchester City’s squad featuring stars like Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne poses formidable challenge, Jamie Carragher points out. Arsenal just don’t have that quality at that end of pitch. That’s why they need top attacking player.
With right acquisitions. Carragher believes Arsenal could finally break their 21-year Premier League title drought. They could emerge as champions next season.
