Arsenal cannot rely on Jesus to save them

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·5 gennaio 2025

Arsenal cannot rely on Jesus to save them

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Arsenal must splash the cash in January to stay in the title race

Arsenal’s failure to sign a prolific goalscorer has cost them dearly in the Premier League over the past couple of years. The same scenario is unfolding this term.

Gabriel Jesus briefly raised hopes he could fill the void with five goals in two games against Crystal Palace before Christmas, but he has reverted to type since then.

Jesus failed to get on the scoresheet in the 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion yesterday, and he simply isn’t prolific enough to carry the team’s goalscoring burden.

The result left Arsenal five points behind Liverpool having played two games more, and their title hopes are now hanging by a thread.

The Gunners have been linked with several strikers over the past few weeks. If they are serious about winning the title this season, they must act quickly.

Arsenal are one top striker away from having a fearsome team. The club must back manager Mikel Arteta in January, or they will fall short again.