The Absence of a Top Striker: Arsenal's Achilles' Heel
British broadcaster and Arsenal supporter, Piers Morgan, has pointed to the absence of a clinical forward like Cristiano Ronaldo as a key factor in Arsenal's surprising defeat to Aston Villa. The Gunners, teetering on the verge of losing another Premier League title for the second consecutive season, suffered a shocking 2-0 loss at the hands of Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Late Goals Seal Arsenal's Fate
Late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins further dashed Arsenal's title aspirations, leaving fans and pundits alike bewildered by the team's performance.
Morgan, known for his outspokenness on social media, took to his platform after the match to express his disappointment and critique Arsenal's lack of a clinical striker.
Morgan's Critique
"Arsenal’s lack of a proper striker has come back to haunt us. So many chances in the first half, but none were taken. If Watkins was playing for us, we’d have won this 3-0," Morgan tweeted.
He went on to suggest that Arsenal could have performed better, especially in Sunday's game, had they possessed a forward with the same striking prowess as Cristiano Ronaldo, currently with Al-Nassr.
"I think Cristiano [Ronaldo] would score 25+ goals a season in our team with the service he’d get. Arteta’s refusal to prioritise a top striker is his one major blindspot," Morgan added, highlighting what he sees as a crucial flaw in the team's strategy under manager Mikel Arteta.
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