Former Premier League striker Teddy Sheringham criticizes Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for not signing a proven goalscorer like Patrick Bamford. Sheringham suggests that letting Eddie Nketiah join Crystal Palace was a mistake, as Arsenal lacks a reliable forward to convert chances.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has faced criticism for his transfer decisions with former Premier League striker Teddy Sheringham suggesting he made a major oversight by not signing Leeds United's Patrick Bamford. The Gunners are currently grappling with an injury crisis amongst their forwards – Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and concerns about Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz have left Arteta short of options for the upcoming match against Leicester City.
Sheringham elaborated on his point, saying: "When you're beating an Everton 2-0, throw Eddie in and let him score a couple, have a couple of chances, get his confidence up. When you play against Crystal Palace at home, you win 3-0, throw Eddie in, get him a goal, get him a bit of confidence." "So, to not have anyone in their ranks that they could do that with, is astounding. You can't have the whole country saying they need a striker, it doesn't have to be a top player. Just someone who offers around the six-yard box to convert chances."
Similarly, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah, following his £30m move, hasn't had much impact, with no Premier League goals in 17 outings, despite finding the net in the Carabao Cup—ironically against his old club Arsenal in a 3-2 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.
ARSENAL MIKEL ARTETA PATRICK BAMFORD EDDIE NKEITIAH TRANSFER DECISIONS GOALSCORER
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