Carragher hits out at Arsenal over three ‘joke’ transfers

Jamie Carragher thinks Arsenal have made three “joke” signings under Mikel Arteta in the form of Willian, Cedric Soares and David Luiz.

The Gunners have won just one of their last seven Premier League games and have posted their worst start to a campaign since 1981-82 as they sit in 15th position with 13 points from their opening 11 games.

First-half goals from Son Heung-min and Harry Kane ensured Arsenal lost the north London derby against Tottenham on Sunday with a lack of creativity again costing Arteta’s side.

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Luiz’s defending has been questioned during his time at the club, Soares hasn’t played in the Premier League since completing a permanent move and Willian is struggling to bring goals or assists to the team.

And it’s those three signings in particular that has made Carragher question the Gunners’ recruitment policy.

“I think Mikel Arteta is a manager, for me, there might be talk about him being under pressure now but the situation he’s in, I wouldn’t even think about Mikel Arteta’s position,” Carragher said on Sky Sports.

“I really like Mikel Arteta. There’s a lot of nonsense around the club – bringing players, buying players. I think some signings were a joke. In terms or bringing Willian in, Luiz in, Cedric in.

“Is Kia Joorabchian making signings at the club? Mikel Arteta has brought in Thomas Partey and Gabriel. They look like Arsenal’s two best players at this moment, certainly early stages this season.

“They’ve had four managers and three CEOs since 2018. Just stick with Arteta. But there’s going to be a lot of pain for Arsenal.”