Arsenal legend Ian Wright has now delivered his honest assessment on four Arsenal players ahead of their league return.
After a warm winter training camp in Dubai, Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal side have now returned to London to resume their title race.
Crystal Palace are the side that will try and stand in their way on Saturday lunchtime, a game that is now a must win for Arteta.
That being said, several Arsenal players will need to improve their performances if the club are to deliver a trophy this season.
And when speaking on the ‘Stick to Football’ podcast, Ian Wright seemed both confident with and concerned by Arsenal’s front line.
Wright was discussing Arsenal’s troubles in front of goal and referred to four players that now really need to up their game.
Ian Wright points out four Arsenal players who desperately need to improve
Speaking on the podcast, Wright said: “I’m not so fussed because we are creating chances.
“If we weren’t creating them it would be a massive problem.
“We have four players who are just not firing. That is an anomaly.
“That shouldn’t be happening. So you are hoping that kicks in. If that doesn’t kick in soon then you have to worry.”
Time for a reaction
Of course, Wright must have been referring to Arsenal’s familiar front four of Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka.
However, he could easily directed those same comments at the likes of Eddie Nketiah, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz.
None of the seven names mentioned have scored enough goals this season, nor have they been ruthless in front of goal.
The disastrous reaction to Arsenal’s recent defeats has been out of proportion, a title race isn’t over.
But Wright is correct in stating that things need to quickly change.
That being said, Arsenal do have three January loan signings they could make to massively boost their chances of a trophy.
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