Mikel Arteta needs to be backed in the summer transfer market if he is to make waves in the Premier League next season. Barring a catastrophic turn of events from Liverpool, the Gunners will once again finish the season in second place.
After back-to-back runners-up finishes behind Manchester City in the last two campaigns, much was expected of Arsenal this season. Particularly with City struggling for form after four Premier League title wins in a row.
However, Liverpool are the ones who have stepped up in the absence of Pep Guardiola’s side at the top of the table, somewhat unexpectedly in Arne Slot’s first season at the club.
Arteta has struggled to find consistency from his players throughout the season and it will once again be runners-up spot for the Gunners – or worse if the chasing pack can take advantage of inconsistent form – for the third year in a row. Has Arteta taken the club as far as they can go, or is there another gear to be found?
The manager called for reinforcements, particularly up front in the January transfer window, but no signings were made, despite concerted efforts from those behind the scenes. The Spaniard needs to be backed in the summer transfer window, or Arsenal run the risk of either the manager leaving for pastures new, or players deciding they have more chance of winning silverware elsewhere.
Arteta must clear the decks at the Emirates Stadium too, however with a number of players surplus to requirements to open up wages and squad spots for new signings. Here football.london takes a look at the players who need to leave.
