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French football club AS Monaco seemingly directed a subtle jab at Arsenal regarding their ineffective attack following the Gunners’ 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest.
AS Monaco took a playful dig at Arsenal’s recent struggles in front of goal. The French club’s cheeky remark came after Arsenal’s goalless draw against Nottingham Forest, a result that has further dented their Premier League title aspirations.
Arsenal, plagued by an injury crisis that has sidelined key attackers like Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli, has found it challenging to find the back of the net in recent matches. Mikel Arteta’s side has now gone two consecutive top-flight games without scoring, raising concerns among fans and pundits alike about their attacking prowess.
Monaco’s playful jab was directed at Arsenal’s decision to let go of their former forward, Mika Biereth, who has been in scintillating form since joining the French club in the January transfer window. Biereth, who never made a senior appearance for Arsenal, has already netted seven goals in his first nine matches for Monaco, including two hat-tricks.
The French club’s English-language social media account posted, “If you need goals, call Mika Biereth,” in response to Arsenal’s recent struggles. The post quickly garnered attention, with Arsenal fans humorously pleading for Biereth’s return. One fan commented, “Can we have him back please, we need a striker right now,” to which Monaco replied, “We just signed him bro”.
The playful exchange highlights the contrasting fortunes of the two clubs. While Monaco enjoys Biereth’s goal-scoring exploits, Arsenal is left to ponder their decision not to bolster their attacking options during the January transfer window. The Gunners’ inability to find the net has cost them valuable points in the title race, and with their current injury woes, the road ahead looks challenging.
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