Jamie Carragher insists lack of striker is NOT Arsenal’s biggest problem as he highlights main area to improve on MNF

Jamie Carragher has insisted that Arsenal‘s lack of a recognised striker is not their biggest problem in comments made while appearing on Monday Night Football. 

Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of West Ham United’s game at home to Newcastle United, Carragher revealed how he thinks Arsenal must improve elsewhere. 

The Gunners suffered yet another blow in their bid for a first Premier League title in 21 years as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. 

Despite being without attackers Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli due to injury, Carragher thinks Mikel Arteta‘s side are missing ‘more creative players’. 

Analysing Arsenal’s game at home to the Hammers on February 22, Carragher pointed to their inability to create high-quality chances as a reason why they lost further ground in the title race. 

The former Liverpool defender also highlighted their inefficiency in chance creation in Arsenal’s next game away to Nottingham Forest. 

Jamie Carragher has insisted that Arsenal ‘s lack of a recognised striker is not their biggest problem

Carragher revealed how he thinks Arsenal must improve elsewhere while speaking on Sky

Summarising his thoughts on the matter, Carragher said: ‘Forget bringing in a number 9, the first thing they might have to do is more creative players’. 

He elaborated by scrutinising the north Londoners’ inability to call Man United goalkeeper Andre Onana into action. 

Carragher added: ‘If Arsenal would have had a number nine, let’s say Erling Haaland was playing for them. Would they have scored more goals? Of course they would, because he is a top striker and a great finisher. 

‘But on the basis of [Arsenal’s last three games], with the best chances they have had, Erling Haaland doesn’t make any difference.