Pundit Jamie Carragher argues that Arsenal’s lack of a “genuine superstar” in their frontline makes their position at the top of the Premier League table an anomaly in historical terms.
Jamie Carragher has raised concerns regarding Arsenal’s offensive lineup, despite the Gunners holding a significant six-point lead at the summit of the Premier League.
The pundit questioned the sustainability of their title charge, noting that the team lacks the individual attacking brilliance usually associated with champions.
“Arsenal don’t have that right now, and that plays into the fact that they don’t have a genuine superstar.”
The former Liverpool defender highlighted that typical title-winning squads usually dominate “Team of the Season” selections in attacking positions.
Carragher found it baffling that a league leader could lack such individual representation. “When have you ever seen a team at the top of the table… but if you were picking the best team… you wouldn’t have one of their players in the front four?”
Carragher concluded that this lack of a clinical “superstar” at the top end of the pitch makes Arsenal’s current success appear statistically unusual compared to past eras. He insisted that elite teams traditionally boast at least one world-class forward to secure the trophy.
“The best team in the league would always have at least one, maybe two players [forwards], in the team of the season.”