EPL: They’ll not win you title – Paul Merson urges Arsenal to replace two players.
If the Gunners want to win the Premier League championship, Paul Merson, a former player for Arsenal, has advised them to replace the striking tandem of Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus.
Merson thinks that neither Jesus nor Nketiah can elevate Arsenal to a higher level.
Remember that both attackers were part of the starting lineup for Arsenal against Tottenham in the Sunday Premier League derby at the Emirates, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Nketiah had little effect on the game against Tottenham, but Jesus had a great chance to extend Arsenal’s lead after dispossessing James Maddison in the 32nd minute. The Brazilian unfortunately sent his attempt well over the bar.
Merson remarked, “Eddie Nketiah is not going to win you the Premier League. I have always said it from day one. You require a competent center forward.
I don’t blame Nketiah for the 2-2 draw with Tottenham, but I don’t think he elevates them given the next 32 games and the remaining Champions League matches.
Gabriel Jesus doesn’t even seem to elevate them, in my opinion.
“I was so sure that Arsenal would win on Sunday, but after seeing the teams, I started to get really concerned. Jesus plays on the flank, Nketiah plays up front, and I don’t think Fabio Vieira is up to par. There aren’t many center forwards in the world, thus they only have Ivan Toney available in January. A dying breed, they.