Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has slammed Arsenal’s business in last summer’s transfer window.
Arsenal dropped points at home against Aston Villa, giving up two goals in an inconsistent performance that sums up their season so far.
The Gunners created good chances but failed to put the game to bed.
The lack of clinical finishing is something that has plagued Arteta’s men all season, with a large section of the fanbase calling for a new striker.
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Arsenal suffered a huge blow to their title aspirations as they gave up a two-goal lead to settle for a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.
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The Arsenal defender missed Saturday’s Premier League game with Aston Villa.
The situation is even more pertinent now, with Gabriel Jesus ruled out for the season.
One of the players who arrived last summer, Mikel Merino, has not lived up to expectations and Carragher believes he was the wrong acquisition.
“Arsenal are not the same team as the last two years. There is yet to be a performance that leaves you thinking they look like the next champions,” Carragher said.
The balance of the squad is not right.”
“Prioritising signing midfielder Mikel Merino ahead of another attacker last summer looks like a mistake. Merino is not a game-changer.”
Arsenal are not the same team as the last two years. There is yet to be a performance that leaves you thinking they look like the next champions,” Carragher said.