'In front of goal they're flying: Alan Shearer dismisses concerns over Arsenal's lack of proper no.9

Speaking to the Premier League Productions, Alan Shearer said: "Arsenal are scoring from so many different players, different positions, set-pieces. They are playing some neat and tidy football.

"In front of goal at the minute they're flying, you look at the last few results, they're looking really comfortable and impressive in every position. That's what they have to do and continue to do.

"Will they miss that key guy in the tight games who might just get that scrappy goal, from half a yard out, the poacher's goal? We'll find that out at the end of the season but at the minute it doesn't seem to be the case."

Arsenal headed into the 2023/24 season without a dedicated striker with Mikel Arteta opting to play Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah in that position.

Over the course of the campaign, Kai Havertz and Leo Trossard have been tried in the no.9 role as the manager continues to search for the best option.

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