Jamie Carragher has been talking about Arsenal. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Arsenal’s up and down season continued on Saturday as they could only manage a draw against Everton.
Mikel Arteta was disappointed after the contest as his team dominated the game but just couldn’t find the back of the net. On a day when Liverpool dropped points at Fulham, Arsenal failed to capitalize, which could play a big part in the title race further down the line.
Pundit slams Mikel Arteta’s ‘strange’ decision during Arsenal’s draw with Everton
This led to many questioning the Gunners’ attacking options and one man who has doubts is Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.
Speaking ahead of Monday Night Football, Carragher admitted that the London outfit are a world-class striker, as he believes Arteta is too reliant on Saka to produce big moments.
‘For me. when you see Saka on the right side and then you see what Arsenal have on the left, it’s chalk and cheese,” the pundit told Sky Sports. “‘Saka has become one of the best players in European football and Martinelli, unfortunately, has not joined him.
“I’ve always felt over the last two years, and at the start of this season, that City would win the league. The reason I’ve never been to Arsenal is that I’ve always felt that Arsenal are a world class striker.
“I’ve always felt that Arsenal are short world-class strikers”
Jamie Carragher says Arsenal need more support for Bukayo Saka in attack to win the Premier League? pic.twitter.com/0Np3BGuNoF
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Arsenal were looking for a new number one this summer but were unable to bring a striker to the Emirates as they failed to find the right offer for the right player.
Arteta is likely to sign a new striker in the upcoming summer transfer window, however, the London club have been linked with a The January move of Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic. The Gunners have shown an interest in the Serbian star for some time now, with their Spanish boss clearly taking a liking to the 24-year-old.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will make a move in the coming months, but for now, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard must step up and help Saka.
