- Arsenal drew a blank again in front of goal as they lost in the FA Cup third round
- They have struggled for goals for a while with Mikel Arteta looking for solutions
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Arsenal fans were left crying out for a new forward as their team struggled in front of goal once again against Liverpool.
The Gunners missed a number of great opportunities in a game they mostly dominated in the FA Cup third round, eventually drawing a blank as the Reds ran out 2-0 winners.
A Jakub Kiwior own goal accompanied a Luis Diaz strike to seal the win for Liverpool, who would have been happy to go into half time level with the home side somehow not finding the back of the net in the first half.
Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard all missed good opportunities in a game where Mikel Arteta’s side registered an xG of 1.89. They have also scored just one goal from 6.47xG over the last three games.
Arsenal fans took to social media to call for a new striker, as it became clear where Gunners are lacking in their side.
Arsenal fans have been calling out for a striker following their latest defeat – this time to Liverpool in the FA Cup
The Gunners missed a number of chances in the game as they drew a blank in front of goal once again
‘Another excellent display from Arsenal,’ one supporter said on X, formerly Twitter. ‘Everything points that we need a world class striker.’
Another added: ‘If it was clear to anyone before today, arsenal need a goalscorer BIG TIME.’
Gabriel Jesus missed the game through injury but has scored just three goals in 15 appearances in the Premier League so far this season, with Eddie Nketiah benched for Havertz on Sunday.
With the transfer window open, Arsenal may opt to move for a striker, and would be willing to do so if the right opportunity arises.
Regular forward Gabriel Jesus missed the game through injury… but has only scored three goals in 15 Premier League games this season
The Gunners have now lost three games in a row in all competitions, with back-to-back Premier League defeats to Fulham and West Ham coming before the weekend defeat.
‘Scored only one goal in 3 matches & conceded 6!!!’ said one angered fan of the run. ‘What a miserable misnormer! Arteta does not show any form of flexibility: “Do not be too predictable, O Arteta!”‘
Arsenal will face Crystal Palace next in the Premier League.
