EPL: They’ll not win you title – Paul Merson urges Arsenal to replace two players

By Don Silas

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has urged the Gunners to replace the attacking duo of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah if they want to win the Premier League title.

Merson believes both Jesus and Nketiah cannot take Arsenal to the next level.

Recall that both attackers were included in Arsenal’s starting XI that drew 2-2 against Tottenham in Sunday’s Premier League derby at Emirates.

Nketiah failed to have much of an impact during the encounter against Tottenham, while Jesus had a golden opportunity to double Arsenal’s advantage in the 32nd minute after dispossessing James Maddison. Unfortunately, the Brazilian blazed his shot well over the bar.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Merson said, “I have always said it from day one – Eddie Nketiah is not going to win you the Premier League. You need a proper centre forward.

“I’m not blaming Nketiah because they drew 2-2 with Tottenham but with 32 games to go and all the Champions League games they have to play, I don’t think he takes them to the next level.

“I don’t even think Gabriel Jesus takes them to the next level.”

“I was so confident that Arsenal would win on Sunday but when I saw the teams, I was majorly worried. Jesus on the wing, Nketiah up front, Fabio Vieira – I don’t think he’s good enough. Only Ivan Toney is available for them in January – there aren’t many centre forwards around in the world. They are a dying breed.”