Arsenal winger Saka told England place under ‘threat’ from Chelsea star – ‘It’s great’
Arsenal legend Alan Smith thinks Chelsea winger Cole Palmer is a “threat” to Bukayo Saka’s spot in the England starting XI.
Arsenal legend Alan Smith thinks Chelsea winger Cole Palmer is a “threat” to Bukayo Saka’s spot in the England starting XI.
Arsenal legend Alan Smith says he is bemused by Manchester City’s reported interest in RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol.
Head coach Mikel Arteta has been encouraged to sell Arsenal attacking duo Folarin Balogun and Nicolas Pepe before next season.
Arsenal legend Alan Smith believes Gabriel is a “concern” for Mikel Arteta, who will look to replace the centre-half “in the future”.
Alan Smith has praised Arsenal and their recruitment team, using Martin Odegaard as an example of a player whose value has significantly increased.
“He doesn’t appear to be [Mikel] Arteta’s cup of tea. He’s not consistent and not many coaches like that.”
“I do like him. He’s a bums off seats kind of player but the idea is to create a bigger squad.”
“If they can get into the Champions League, that should give them a stronger hand in terms of attracting players.”
“Having the points on the board is massive.”
“It is a gamble. Every time the team cannot score a goal, that will be thrown in his face.”
“They have come a long way this season and there’s a tight team spirit at the Emirates Stadium.”
“Arteta could go with a false nine, which a lot of the top coaches like to do… He could be a handful.”
“First and foremost, he’s got to sort out that defence which has been nowhere near good enough.”
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“Would it be out of the question to throw some in on Sunday to offer fresh ideas and enthusiasm? I mean, we’re talking about Burnley, not Bayern Munich…”
“He does strike me as someone who lives for goals, but I’d be surprised if he’s eased off because he’s signed his new contract.”
Aubameyang has struggled in front of goal for Arsenal since signing a new contract with the club in September.
Alan Smith says Arsenal “paid far too much money” for Nicolas Pepe and explains why he’s a problem for Arteta.
“No-one could ever replicate it, so it was [about me] trying to do as good a job in a similar position.”
“Imagine if only six of those could have been turned into wins. Arsenal would now be two points above Chelsea in fourth.”
Alan Smith insists Wenger should have signed ex-Man Utd centre-back Jonny Evans.
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