Arsenal Strengthened Their Attack: Who Will Be the Key Players on the Wings.
According to The Sun: The head coach of Arsenal Mikel Arteta has created an attacking force that is the envy of the Premier League.
Will the new attack finally bring the desired title to Emirates?
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The acquisition of powerful forward Viktor Gyokeres, speedy winger Noni Madueke, and creative mastermind Eberechi Eze has given Arteta plenty of options in attack.
Last year’s title challenge ended in failure due to insufficient attacking efficiency, which became the Achilles' heel of the 'Gunners'.
This season, the club has addressed that issue. Particularly, the £64 million transfer of Gyokeres from Sporting is a clear signal of their intentions.
The Swedish international is a classic number 9 striker with a powerful physical presence and clinical finishing, which has been lacking in recent Arsenal lineups.
His impact is expected to be immediate, as he will become the focal point of the attack and a guarantee of goals.
Arteta also signed Madueke for £52 million from Chelsea and Eze from Crystal Palace for £67.5 million, adding another layer of unpredictability to Arsenal’s game.
This means established stars now face serious competition for their spots.
Skah – a Key Player
The Hale End Academy of Arsenal is one of the most productive in world football, and in recent seasons, it has shown real success in nurturing young players for the first team.
Last season saw young players like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri making their mark, and now 15-year-old Max Dowman has debuted in the Premier League and been included in the Champions League squad.
It’s easy to forget that Skah, the latest player to truly break through, is still only 24 years old.
Before injury sidelined him for a few weeks, Skah was the league’s best and most dangerous player on the right wing of the attack.
Now that he is fully recovered, it can be confidently stated that Skah should be at the top of Arsenal’s player list this season.
How Will Madueke and Eze Fit In?
This summer’s signings of English stars Madueke and Eze provide Arteta with plenty of options and depth in attacking positions.
Let’s first consider Eze and his skills.
At Crystal Palace, Eze primarily played in central positions, as the furthest advanced player or even as a narrow number 10, drifting in from the left flank.
At Arsenal, he can play from the left side, but his style differs from Skah's on the right flank.
Eze tends to drift in and play in central positions, picking up the ball in attack.
Madueke, on the other hand, is a more traditional winger, so it will be interesting to see how he adapts to playing on the left.
What’s the Best Option for Arsenal?
Discussing the best solution for Arsenal’s attacking positions cannot happen without considering how they will fit into the overall team strategy.
We believe Arsenal will keep Skah on the right flank, with Eze on the left. This will create opportunities for Eze to drift infield, leaving space for runs from other players like Declan Rice.
Conclusion
The signing of Eze has been a significant addition to their attack.
Madueke, as a more traditional winger, is likely to be Arteta’s first option off the bench when changes are needed.
In our opinion, Arsenal’s strongest attacking combination is Gyokeres in the number 9 role, Skah on the right, and Eze on the left.
Arsenal Transfers
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- Piero Hincapie – from Bayer Leverkusen – loan
- Eberechi Eze – from Crystal Palace – £67.5m
- Viktor Gyokeres – from Sporting – £64m
- Noni Madueke – from Chelsea – £52m
- Martin Zubimunidi – from Real Sociedad – £51m
- Christian Norgaard – from Brentford – £15m
- Christian Moskera – from Valencia – £13m
- Kepa Arrizabalaga – from Chelsea – £5m
TOTAL – £267.5m
OUTS
- Oleksandr Zinchenko – to Nottingham Forest – TBC
- Jan Kub Kiwior – to Porto – £1.5m (loan fee)
- Fabio Vieira – to Hamburg – loan
- Albert Sambi Lokonga – to Hamburg – £250k
- Nuno Tavarez – to Lazio – £4.4m
- Marquinhos – to Cruzeiro – £2.6m
- Jorginho – to Flamengo – free
- Kieran Tierney – to Celtic – free
- Takehiro Tomiyasu – released
- Thomas Partey – released
TOTAL – £8.75m
With new players on board, Arsenal hopes not only to improve their attack but also to become one of the leaders in English football again. This could be a key moment for the team in the fight for trophies in the coming seasons. The implementation of new strategies and the adaptation of young talents promise to make Arsenal even more competitive in the Premier League.Read also
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