Welcome to The Radar, a weekly Sky Sports column that combines data analysis and expert opinion to shed light on key stories from the Premier League. This week, we're focusing on Arsenal's attacking woes and their upcoming match against Manchester City. After securing a spot in the Champions League semi-finals, the Gunners will look to improve their attacking performance, which has been lacking in recent games. Mikel Arteta's team selection and tactics will be under scrutiny, particularly with key players like Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard facing injury concerns.
The front three of Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, and Viktor Gyokeres has failed to deliver, and Arteta may need to make changes to find a winning formula. With a six-point lead in the Premier League, the pressure is on Manchester City to win, but Arsenal's attack must find a way to break down their opponents' defense if they're to emerge victorious.
We'll examine the key factors behind Arsenal's attacking struggles and explore potential solutions, including the potential impact of players like Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard.