Paul Merson is concerned Arsenal’s chances of challenging for the Premier League title rely on Eddie Nketiah, while Gabriel Jesus is out injured
for Mikel Arte’s side. Tar could be eight points clear of Manchester City if they beat West Ham on Boxing Day, but Merson fears they could drop out of the top four if they didn’t sign in. New replacement Jesus
Jesus suffered a knee injury while serving for the national team at the World Cup. And is expected to be out for three months, with Arteta admitting the club may need to strengthen in January.
Merson believes Arsenal need to sign more quality strikers. because he was not confident in the pace of Nketiah, who he saw that even the plum team like Wolverhampton Wanderers would not want this striker.
“It’s a big concern for Arsenal that they are now dependent on Eddie Nketiah, who has been in poor form when the Premier League has returned,” Merson told the UFABET
. Eight points if they beat West Ham before Manchester City play. And you don’t feel like they can win without Gabriel Jesus
. Shocked if they make the top four ′
′ No disrespect, what team can Eddie Nketiah join in the Premier League? Wolves bottom, they
absolutely want a goal but they don’t want him. I can’t tell how they would survive without him.”
“Arsenal’s strength depth is not good enough. But their best players play almost every game. Therefore, they are in a state of panic.”