The race for the Premier League title is fierce.
The Premier League has played 20 rounds this season, and the title race is extremely fierce. According to Opta**, Manchester City finished with 60With a 5% probability of winning the title, Liverpool won the championship with 32There is a 1% chance of winning the title, while Arsenal only have a 4% chance of winning the title. The ** and fans are not optimistic that Arsenal can compete for the Premier League title this season, and even compare Arsenal to the Premier League "bumblebee", which is the best summary of the championship chain.
Arsenal are currently fourth, level on points with Manchester City with a game in hand, and as many as five points behind leaders Liverpool. This means that if Arsenal want to win the title, they must not only maintain their own consistency, but also expect mistakes from their opponents. Judging from the current situation, Liverpool and Manchester City have shown strong strength and stability, and it is very difficult for Arsenal to counterattack and win the championship.
Arsenal have had a poor run of late.
Arsenal needed points the most, with only one win in the last five Premier League rounds, and three games without a win recently, and suffered two consecutive defeats, not only to West Ham United, but also to Fulham. Arsenal's poor record has left fans and pundits disappointed and worried.
Some say Arsenal's poor results are due to an injury to Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko's defence is too poor, and Tierney has been sent out on loan. These factors did have an impact on Arsenal's defence, but the root cause of Arsenal's recent poor results is the lack of strikers.
Arsenal's forward line lacks killer features.
Arsenal's main trident is Martinelli (left) + Jesus (center) + Saka (right), all three players are important assets for Arsenal, and they are all worth more than 70 million euros. However, their goalscoring efficiency was not as good as it could be. So far this season, Martinelli has scored just two Premier League goals, Gabriel Jesus has just three and Bukayo Saka has six Premier League goals. Arsenal's main trident have scored just 11 Premier League goals so far this season, less than Son Heung-min (12).
Arsenal's forward line lacks killer features and is unable to pose enough threat to their opponents. Arsenal's attacking approach is too one-dimensional, lacking variety and creativity. Arsenal's midfield also didn't provide enough support and passing to the strikers. Arsenal's lack of strikers is the fundamental reason why Arsenal are unable to compete for the title.
Arsenal need reinforcements in the winter window.
If Arsenal are to catch up with Liverpool and Manchester City in the second half, they will have to sign a strong centre-forward in the winter window. Arsenal need a goalscorer who can step up in key moments and give Arsenal a qualitative boost in attack. Arsenal need a striker who can combine well with Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka to bring variety and creativity to Arsenal's forward line. Arsenal need a striker who can strike awe into fans and opponents alike, who can bring intimidation and confidence to Arsenal's forward line.
Arsenal need reinforcements in the winter window, and that is the consensus between Arteta and the Arsenal management. Arsenal have been rumored with a number of centre-forwards, such as Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Kane, etc. Whether or not Arsenal can sign a suitable centre-forward will determine Arsenal's fate this season. Whether Arsenal can win the title will also depend on Arsenal's winter window reinforcements.