The pre-match storm clouds have attracted a lot of attention to Arsenal's clash with Brentford. Renowned soccer pundit Martin Keown gave his insights into the current state of Arsenal and the Premier League title race in a pre-match forum.
Keown said bluntly that Arsenal is struggling this season, with disciplinary problems and injuries adding to the problem. The absence of core players Odego and Saka has dealt a heavy blow to the team.
Nonetheless, Keown believes that Coach Arteta is leading his team to fight hard and that there is still a chance for the team to turn things around. He pointed out that although Arsenal's stats are comparable to last season, a breakthrough in performance is needed in order to claim the title.
Meanwhile, Keown expressed his dissatisfaction with Chelsea's recent performance. He was expecting a three-legged race for the title, but Chelsea's loss made the situation slightly boring. He emphasized that Arsenal's forward line must be strengthened, especially in the face of strong opponents such as Diaz and Gakpo, to enhance the goal scoring efficiency is crucial to the team.
