In the interview, former Gunners star Gala made a sharp analysis of Arsenal's trend in England's top league, saying that the team's record fluctuates and is good at maneuvering with the top powers, but accidentally loses points in some seemingly inconsequential matches, a characteristic that reminds him of Tottenham Hotspur, which is in the same situation.
Gala was blunt: "Arsenal always seem to have an insurmountable hurdle, they always have the last laugh against strong opponents, yet when it comes to the critical moments, they always drop the ball at the crucial moment. For example, when there is a chance to shorten the points gap with Liverpool, they failed to seize the opportunity."
Gala continued his analysis, "This has been going on for three full seasons now and it begs the question, what is wrong with Arsenal? Why is it the same every year? Is it because the players are not strong enough? Or is it that the manager has lost his proper tactical layout when facing opponents like Fulham?"
Gala recalled, "Arsenal like this reminds me of Tottenham. Tottenham were always like that, but Arsenal used to be not like that."
Gala gave his insight into Arsenal's sticking point: "Arsenal are in dire need of a striker who can adapt to the team's style. I think Isaac is the perfect man for the job, he's a great player, knows the Premier League like the back of his hand, is technically sound and is willing to put his best foot forward for the team."
However, Gala also admitted the difficulty of bringing in Isak: "But Arsenal's dilemma is that Isak's transfer fee is substantial and it may take him a while to adapt here. That's why they should be active during the transfer window. The chances are running out."
Finally, Gala expressed regret over Arsenal's failure to bring in a striker this summer, "I think it was a big mistake for Arsenal to fail to bring in a striker this summer. If they can bring in the right striker, they might be able to lead the table like Liverpool."
