Charlie Nicholas has a bleak outlook for Arsenal this season.
Arsenal finished in fifth last season and must balance their Premier League ambitions with the testing schedule of the Europa League.
They have made two significant summer signings, bringing in left-back Sead Kolasinac on a free transfer and spending a record fee on Alexandre Lacazette. Both could be outstanding additions.
Nicholas though believes the Gunners are well short and do not have enough to put together a title challenge.
He said: “As it stands right now, they will finish fourth at best.
“There are still too many questions about this side and Wenger needs to answer them before the transfer window shuts.”
The biggest doubt surrounding Nicholas’ outlook surrounds last season’s top scorer Alexis Sanchez, who has only one year remaining on his contract.
The pundit said: “I still anticipate Alexis Sanchez leaving this summer.”
Manager Arsene Wenger has insisted he will not sell the Chilean, but in the past similar insistence from the Frenchman has not been backed up.
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