Former England international Carragher said in the Telegraph column that it was Gabriel and Saliba who decided whether Arsenal could compete for the championship, rather than Yorke on the front line.
"Arteta's team has a deeper lineup depth than rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, and may not require a thorough tactical adjustment. If Arsenal eventually wins the Premier League this season, their success will be based on the continued outstanding performance of the backline, rather than the transformative traits of new signing Yorke. This observation is a good combination of centre-backs when Arteta's team heads to Anfield for its first direct conversation to win the championship. and praise from the excellent goalkeeper, not criticism of the £64m striker. "
" There have only been two games in the new season, and it is too early to make a harsh judgment or generalization, but the biggest gain in the first two weeks is: the key battlefield seems to be between the 'typical Arsenal' and the different, transitional Liverpool. That's why there should be more confidence at Emirates Stadium that this is one of the biggest reasons for their time. Arsenal has A great opportunity to win the league by doing what they have been doing for the past three years. They need to take the last step, rather than a huge leap to reach their promised land. The ultimate victory could be the result of just getting a little better, or the result of their closest competitor being slightly worse. ”
"At 2022-2024, Arsenal scored 179 goals in 76 Premier League games, second only to Manchester City, it's hard to prove that this is a team with serious offensive problems. They scored 17 fewer goals last season than champion Liverpool, which has led to a strong demand for a No. 9 player who has arrived. Over the past 18 months, Arteta has undoubtedly focused on making Arsenal more solid than gorgeous. So far, there is no indication that he is rethinking the strategy. Dzekelish's role is to help Arsenal make 2024 - The 14 draws of the 2025 season translate more into victory, which is the elusive last element rather than introducing a bold new tactical approach with a striker who scores 25 goals a year. "
" That's why I suspect Havertz would start on Sunday if it weren't for the injury rather than Yorke. As the season progresses, it's hard to imagine a healthy Havertz who would be reduced to a substitute in important Premier League and Champions League games. Yorke looks like a useful alternative, a different type of striker, in need At the same time, it is a solution for a team with a weaker strength, not a complete replacement for this German player. No matter how many goals Yorke scored in his first season, the real foundation of Arsenal’s championship challenge is familiar. "
" Arsenal's defensive level is different from any Premier League team at present. Raya has not conceded yet, and although there is a lot of premature hype about Manchester United's improvement in the first game at Old Trafford, it seems that Arsenal will not concede any goal. Last weekend, in a game against Leeds United, it was a frustrating one. After 34 minutes, their keen insight in set pieces were shown. Overall, they have a stronger lineup this season than Liverpool and Manchester City - in my opinion, these two teams are the only other contenders. "
" Arteta pointed out that injury was the real reason why they fell 10 points last season. The biggest concern for Arsenal fans must be that the absence of players will once again be the most destructive factor. Havertz and Saka are expected to miss the game against Liverpool, while Odegao is working hard to get back to health. The same three key players, in the last game The season was also missing the game at a critical moment. Arsenal has reported 75 different injuries since the start of the 2023-24 season. The average number of injuries in the Premier League was 54 during this period. "
" There will always be a moment where people will start to question, as they had reason to question during their coaching at Liverpool's Klopp and Tottenham's Postkoglu, whether the injuries were caused by bad luck or excessive training intensity. But if it weren't for the injury, it would be the ideal time for Arsenal to travel to Anfield."
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