Arsenal is second in the Premier League and is a game away from the Champions League final. It was a good season, right? right…? Think about it again.
You may read this idea that Arsenal fans have rights, but the facts in question were actually particularly painful season.
The club was unable to sign anyone in January, so it is now paying the price. The injury has fallen at various points in the season. Latest Saw Evanilson scored on his arm on Saturday. Val didn’t think there was anything wrong with it.
Then, since January, there have been an astonishing level of performance in the Premier League. To summarise Mikel Arteta’s misfortune, the club has dropped 21 points from their winning position in the Premier League this quarter.
Meanwhile, with all-appreciated set-piece coach Nicholas Joeber reaching offensive set-pieces, Arsenal has confirmed 38.7% of its league target this season from the set-pieces, the largest percentage of all Premier League clubs.
So how will Arsenal improve their poor performance? Of course, it’s hard work, but the transfer window must be better optimized than in winter.
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Gunner is still an avid admirer of Newcastle’s Alexander Isaac, but the deal finds it particularly difficult to get past the line, given Toon’s £150 million ask price.
Elsewhere, Arsenal is eager to strengthen in a wide area, as Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams is still on the radar and Juventus forwards his subject of interest, Kenan Ildis.
The player they sign up for, Arteta certainly wants him to be far better than Raheem Sterling. Sadly, it may not be.
In fact, a recent report in Brazil shows that Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are the two clubs that have inquired to sign Antony.
Yes, it’s Manchester United Antony, Winger Eric Eric and Hug, famously signed by Ajax for £85 million.
The Brazilian is currently lending it in Real Betis, Spain, and is also interested in signing him permanently in the summer.
Another Raheem Sterling for Arsenal
The addition of Sterling, which was loaned out by Chelsea on the deadline for the summer transfer period, is safe to say it was a minor disaster.
When England International wrote the conditions at Emirates Stadium, Winger suggested, “You’ll see my best.” Sadly, it wasn’t.
It was an astonishing collapse from the bounty of the 30-year-old, who made 27 appearances in 2024/25, but only scored once.
Everything Sterling is doing seems to be doing with a lack of confidence, and it was clear when he missed a penalty in the Champions League against Girona a few weeks ago.
Even if Bukayo Saka is injured, the forwards have struggled to get into the side, actually starting only six times in the league throughout the season.
Antony, unfortunately, will be a repeat of this situation. In particular, the flashy winger, described by the Guardian as “the worst worthwhile signature in Premier League history,” hasn’t done much right since moving to Old Trafford.
Antony vs Sterling – every season | ||||||
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Antony | Sterling | |||||
season | game | the goal | assist | game | the goal | assist |
2022/23 | 47 | 10 | 5 | 38 | 9 | 4 |
2023/24 | 38 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 10 | 11 |
2024/25 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Statistics through the transfer market. |
He also called him “one of the worst wingers in the league” by one content creator, a statement that his incredibly poor numbers can be backed up in recent years.
Antony found his form at Betis, scoring six goals in 19 games and registering four assists, but his record at United was gloomy.
Before heading to Betis, the 25-year-old only scored once in a League Cup tie with Barnsley this season, but he scored three goals in 38 outings in his final campaign and only found one net in 29 Premier League fixtures. He also finished his league season. Do you need to say this now?
Antony showed that he has a player at Betis, but he is not simply cut out for British football. Arsenal will need to leave this summer often.
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