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Arsenal's title hopes is on the brink of collapse with Liverpool pulling further away from the Gunners.
Arsenal's Premier League title hopes, once brimming with promise, has faded as the season enters its final stretch.
Despite an impressive start and moments of brilliance throughout the campaign, Mikel Arteta's side has seen its momentum waver due to a series of compounding setbacks.
Here are five tactical reasons that have ultimately shattered Arsenal’s title charge.
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5. Lack of Squad Depth Exposed
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While Arsenal's starting XI can rival any in the league, the squad's depth has been found wanting.
Injuries to key players have forced Arteta to rely on fringe players and youngsters who are yet to fully mature at this level.
While the likes of Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have stepped up, the drop in experience has been evident, especially during high-pressure fixtures, where the team’s ability to manage games and sustain performance has suffered.
4. Arteta’s Tactical Stubbornness
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Mikel Arteta's commitment to his tactical philosophy is admirable, but at times, a common critique of his is his refusal to adapt has cost Arsenal.
Tactical inflexibility has seen Arsenal drop points in matches where a shift in approach might have made all the difference.
Arteta will have to rethink his strategies ahead of a crucial Champions League clash against Real Madrid especially with the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes out of the fixture.
3. Injuries to Key Players
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Arsenal’s title ambitions took a massive hit with a growing injury list.
Bukayo Saka has only just returned from a three-month injury, while Gabriel, a rock in central defense, has been ruled out for the season following an injury in the clash against Nottingham Forest.
The loss of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, both out for the remainder of the season, has decimated the team’s attacking options, leaving Arteta scrambling for makeshift solutions with Mikel Merino being shoed in the striker position.
2. January Transfer Window Missed Opportunity
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Arsenal’s decision not to sign a striker in January has come back to haunt them.
Despite clear injury concerns, particularly with Jesus sidelined, the club failed to act.
With Havertz now injured too, Arteta has been forced to field Merino up front, an experiment that has yet to yield the desired results despite the Spaniards surprising output.
The lack of reinforcements during the window now appears a costly oversight.
1. On the Receiving End of Poor Officiating
Controversial officiating has also played its part in derailing Arsenal’s momentum.
A prime example came in their recent 1-1 draw with Everton, where a questionable penalty decision allowed the Toffees to equalize.
While not an excuse for dropped points, such decisions have tilted the balance in tight matches.
Sky Sports analysts widely agreed that the penalty awarded was soft, further fueling frustration within the Arsenal camp.
Arsenal are unlikely to catch up with Liverpool in the remaining games, leaving them licking their wounds once again after losing out to Manchester City in back-to-back seasons.
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