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Arsenal Secretly Did This And Nobody Noticed…
Arsenal’s attack has completely changed… and somehow, hardly anyone has noticed.
There’s been plenty of negativity surrounding Arsenal’s transfer window, especially after the departures of Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. With Christos Tzolis seemingly the only direct attacking replacement, it’s easy to understand why some supporters feel Arsenal have left themselves short.
But is that actually true?
In this video, I break down why Mikel Arteta’s attacking options could be much stronger and more flexible than they first appear. The arrival of Bruno Guimarães completely changes the midfield dynamic and potentially frees up Eberechi Eze to play more regularly from the left, while Mikel Merino can provide another option through the middle as Arsenal’s third-choice striker.
Then there’s Max Dowman. With fewer senior attackers blocking his pathway, could this finally be the opportunity for one of Arsenal’s most exciting young talents to get the minutes everyone has been asking for?
Was it the perfect transfer window? Probably not. I would have liked Arsenal to bring in one more attacker, but that doesn’t mean the squad is suddenly in trouble. And with Arsenal previously interested in Bournemouth’s Junior Traorè, could that be a situation they revisit in the January transfer window after injury complicated a potential summer move?
I also react to Gabby Agbonlahor’s latest criticism of Arsenal on talkSPORT and discuss whether the negativity surrounding the club is actually justified.
Arsenal’s attack hasn’t simply got smaller — it may have been completely reshaped.
🔴 Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli & Leandro Trossard departures
⚪ Christos Tzolis and Arsenal’s new-look attack
🔴 Bruno Guimarães’ impact on Mikel Arteta’s system
⚪ Eberechi Eze as a left-wing option