Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United earlier this Saturday.
The Magpies completely nullified Arsenal’s threat at St James’ Park and managed to win the game thanks to Alexander Isak’s first-half goal.
Anthony Gordon delivered a brilliant cross from the right that found the head of Isak and went straight past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya who was unable to do anything.
It was another game that raised questions about Arsenal’s attack and their lack of threat up front.
Newcastle striker Isak showed Arteta exactly what his side are missing, but the Spaniard once again showed support for his attackers.
After the match, Arteta spoke to the media and assured that he is happy with his options in attack and that his team does not need a new striker.
The Arsenal manager believes he has enough firepower in his squad to challenge for the league title, which is why he decided not to sign a new attacker in the summer transfer window.
Arteta discussed his options and addressed the need for new strikers at the club.
He said, as reported GOAL:
“I love my players and I wouldn’t trade them for anyone else.”
Arteta is right to show support to his players and they showed last season that they can fight for the league title with the same attack.
Arteta has spoken of fighting for the league after the defeat against the Magpies.
He added:
“After eight, nine or ten games last season, we didn’t talk about it, and we won’t talk about it now. It’s about how you react to (defeat). We will not find the right words or answers to describe how we feel. We have to put him on the field on Wednesday night against Inter. It’s about being the best of us every week. We weren’t our best version today.”
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta needs results in his favor soon
The Gunners travel to Italy in the Champions League in their next game to face Inter Milan and then face a tough clash at Stamford Bridge against Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea.
It won’t be easy for Arteta and his team and they will need to be at their best in the next few games or their season could fall apart in the early stages.
Arsenal are already seven points behind league leaders Liverpool and another defeat could end their title challenge after just four months.
