The Arsenal aspirations for the Premier League title took a strong blow when the United and Arsenal clash ended 1-1 in Old Trafford.
Despite dominating possession for large stretches of the party, the Gunners could not achieve such a necessary victory, leaving them the leaders of the Liverpool League for an unpleasant 15 points.
The game saw that the Arsenal initially stood behind in the first stop when Bruno Fernandes had a moment of magic, dragging an impressive free launch goalkeeper David Raya to give leadership to Manchester United.
Arsenal, however, showed the resilience in the second half, and in the 74th minute, Jurrien Timber created a space for Declan Rice to unleash a powerful strike ahead of André Onana, saving a point for the visitors.
Gary Neville: Mikel Arteta was visibly hectic after the raffle of Man United Vs Arsenal
While the fight against Arsenal prevented a defeat, the result significantly damaged his hopes of the title already thin. The ex -Defenser of Man United and the Pundit Sky Sports, Gary Neville, emphasized the obvious frustration of Mikel Arteta after the final whistle, observing the agitated behavior of the Arsenal manager, as he acknowledged the travelers.
Neville suggested that the failure of the club by signing a tried striker in the January transfer window could become a key discussion point in summer, as it is still one of the most important weaknesses in the squad.
Speaking to Sky Sports as quoted through BBC SportPundit said:
“He (Mikel Arteta) was hectic. He was agitated by walking towards Arsenal fans at the end.
“The biggest research will be:” Why didn’t we sign a striker? “I didn’t want a (Arteta)? You can’t make football amateur children and need a top -notch striker.”
An important summer transfer window for arsenal
Many analysts and fans agree that the lack of arsenal of a new world class number has hindered their ability to compete at the highest level, especially in crucial games where the end of the end is essential.
The prolonged absences of key attackers such as Kai Haviertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus have derailed their season. The injuries have forced Arteta to unfold the miker Mikel Merino as an important striker in the last games.
Without a natural scorer leading the line, Arsenal struggled to turn his dominion of possession at decisive times of attack.
The club has been without sports director after Edu left the club in the middle of the season leaving a massive gap that must be filled in before “important” summer transfer window for arsenal.
It is said that a world class striker is on top of the arsenal lists. Several players have been linked to a movement, including Newcastle Alexander Isak, whom Arteta would like to sign. However, Benjamin Sesko is considered a more realistic option for artillers.
