The Gunners were guilty of missing several golden chances against the Merseysiders before an own goal from Jakub Kiwior and a goal from Luis Diaz saw the Reds through to the fourth round and Norwich set up a meeting with Bristol Rovers. With the opening of the January transfer window, Arsenal have an opportunity to look for a solution and bring in a new striker who could bury many of the chances created by the team.
But TEAMtalk target Ivan Tony is close to signing a new contract that should include an exit clause, and Arsenal have seen those hopes dashed as Victor Osimhen is too expensive. Had he signed #9 earlier in the season, I think he would have had a much better chance of winning given his performance this season.“I’m keeping an eye on Ivan Toney, who scored an undisclosed goal for Brentford and showed he can do it in the Premier League. Would it be a better chance if we signed a player like him in January? Of course it is, but I think I’ve given up too much.”Savage also believes Arsenal have “performed” after finishing second last season and their recent form has led to a third straight defeat, adding to the pressure on Arteta.
Savage believes Arteta has done a fantastic job at Arsenal, but their performance last season raised fans’ expectations to somewhat unrealistic levels. Arteta said he is not in the same league as Jurgen Klopp. Savage, meanwhile, insists Arteta still has a long way to go before reaching the same level as Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.
“The reason Jurgen Klopp is world class is because of the trophies he’s won and the time it’s taken him to get there,” Savage said.”Look at his performance at Dortmund and Liverpool. Winning the Champions League and the Premier League. He is considered a world-class director due to his vast experience. He got the rights and it took a long time to get there. Mikel Arteta is at Arsenal for a short time. They won the FA Cup and it took them into the top four. But I think Arsenal did well last season. As fan expectations seem to be sky high, there is also a backlash.”I think Arteta has done very well and of course he will get criticism, but I think he needs time with the young players. However, their performance last season has put pressure on them this season.“He has to win trophies. Premier League and Champions League, elite coaches do it. “There are not many elite managers who have won trophies, but if you look at Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and Klopp at Liverpool, they are elite managers because they have won big trophies.””Arsenal have fantastic players and have built a very strong squad but people still question him,” said Savage. I think it’s unfair because we set a high bar last season. “Remember he took them from a team struggling to finish in the top four to a team fighting for major honours.”
After the last season, Manchester continued to push Manchester City. Much is expected of Arteta’s young Arsenal side, who are now over a year older.The 2023/24 season got off to a good start and when Arsenal went top of the table at Christmas, hopes were high that the Gunners could end their 20-year wait to become English champions. However, Arsenal’s disastrous performances over the festive period saw them suffer back-to-back defeats to West Ham and Fulham in the Premier League, while also being knocked out of the FA Cup in a 2-0 draw
lost at home to Liverpool.
Moreover, it is the best offer to miss the opportunity for the planet’s sports skulls to land a new striker.Savaj said: “If you have a lot of opportunities this season and you have scored several times this season, if you have the largest scale, Savaj will reduce the title to get the title.” “The question is whether I can finish ninth in January and win the title.” I think it’s too late.
