Jamie Carragher has written in The Telegraph that Arsenal should learn from the mistakes that Tottenham Hotspur made, and has urged Mikel Arteta’s side to invest in the squad and not stay still like Daniel Levy did at Spurs.
The Sky Sports pundit has noted how Tottenham chairman Levy did not invest in his squad in the middle of the seasons when Spurs were in genuine contention of winning the Premier League title.
The former Liverpool defender has urged Arsenal to go big in the January transfer window.
The Gunners are five points clear of second-placed and defending champions Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table at the moment.
Gabriel Jesus is injured at the moment, and Carragher believes that Arsenal should strengthen their squad for the second half of the season.
Jamie Carragher on Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur
Carragher wrote: “Arsenal should learn from the mistakes their North London rivals made when they were in a similar position under Mauricio Pochettino and Harry Redknapp.
“Both their Tottenham sides had great chances to win the league at this point of the season. In January 2012 and 2016, Spurs were genuine contenders, one quality signing away from continuing their momentum.
“Redknapp’s side fell away to finish fourth well behind Manchester City, but Pochettino would have pipped Leicester City to the Premier League with more boardroom backing.
“Daniel Levy favoured the long-term over the here and now and Spurs consoled themselves with the idea that, even though they lost out to Claudio Ranieri, other title bids would follow. The reality is – as a club – they blew their best chance in decades of being champions.
“Although their long-term planning has taken them this far, Arsenal will not want to look back with similar feelings of ‘if only’ in six months’ time.”
January will be big for the Gunners
In our opinion, Arsenal should take a risk and make investments in their squad in the middle of the season.
The Gunners are doing so well at the moment, and it would be a shame if the club hierarchy did not decide to push the boat out.
Arsenal are in a great position to win the Premier League this season, and we think that the club bosses should do their utmost to help Mikel Arteta achieve that goal.
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