Mikel Arteta has reportedly urged the Arsenal board to prioritize signing a new forward during the January transfer window, following their disappointing FA Cup third-round defeat to Manchester United.
The Gunners were eliminated after a tense 5-3 penalty shootout loss to a 10-man United side, with the game finishing 1-1 after extra time.
The defeat highlighted Arsenal’s ongoing offensive struggles, particularly as key players Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, and Bukayo Saka were unavailable due to injuries.
Despite creating numerous chances throughout the match, Arsenal failed to capitalize, a pattern that has plagued their performances this season.
Arteta’s plea for reinforcements reflects the team’s need for a dependable goal-scorer to address their lack of cutting-edge finishing. The inability to convert opportunities into goals has become a glaring issue, especially when compared to the impact of players like Erling Haaland, who consistently find the net even on off days.
With Arsenal’s ambition to compete on multiple fronts, securing a clinical forward in January could be crucial to their success.
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