Quote from: CryptocurencyKing on September 14, 2022, 11:44:56 AM

Quote from: DanWalker on September 14, 2022, 11:17:32 AM

I don't think that Arsenal will be able to hold on to their performance until the end of the season because they don't have that much squad depth. Manchester City really lacked a lethal striker for the last few seasons after Sergio Aguero left. But now as they have bought Erling Haaland, they will really try to push for the Champions League title which they have been wanting to win for the first seasons but were unable to do so.
So far Haaland has shown what he is capable of as he scored 10 goals in only 6 matches. So far Chelsea and Liverpool have been playing their game this season so Manchester City might have a really good opportunity to grab this and be the best team in England and possibly Europe.

You’ve said it all. That’s the problem with Arsenal poor squad depth. I have been emphasizing on this same thing for quite a long time now. And this is not the first time they have missed out on the top 4 and the EPL title because of no quality player on the bench when their first team players get injured or suspended. Manchester city lost some of their center backs to injury and fortunately the transfer window was still open, Guardiola had to bring in Akanji to balance up because they have many games ahead. Arsenal lost two of their defensive midfielders to injury, I was hoping they’ll reinforce before the deadline day. They refused to do so. Now it has cost them some points against Manchester United, they’ll have to face Brentford this weekend and it will still affect their performance because they don’t have someone quality enough to handle that position in the team.

As far as I am concerned, Arsenal have been emphasizing the buying of younger players too much,
which has resulted in them losing the depth of their squad.

As a matter of fact, they even sold their captain and star player Aubameyang to Barcelona a few years ago,
and right now they do not have a true Lethal Striker on their team.

Quote from: Bobrox on September 14, 2022, 04:56:41 PM

Quote from: DanWalker on September 14, 2022, 11:17:32 AM

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Inconsistent performance have been usually faced by Arsenal not in this season but also almost every season Arsenal can't hold the best performance until the end of this season. But have advantage with Arsenal start on Primer League because last six games have 5 won and 1 loss, settle first standing position is great achievement by Arsenal in this season.
Manchester City have found and settle best striker in this season after Erling Haaland make Pep Guardiola sastified with his performance and success lead top scorer standing position awhile with 10 goals contribution in last six games. Not only success lead goals in domestic league but also Erling Haaland keep consistent scoring last two goals on UEFA Champion League against with Sevilla on first match.

I agree with you that they have been fairly consistent so far this season,
but I think that they won't be able to hold on to that,
You know, squad depth matters a lot in the Premier League,
because it is a very physical league, as opposed to other leagues, and injuries happen to all teams on a regular basis.