Quote Originally Posted by IBK View Post
Perahps a one off in numbers - in fact that is a worry for sure - but I think Arteta has based his system on goals being shared - and certainly on a striker who fits into the tecnical passing style of the team. is it possible to get a 'technical' striker who fits this bill while also being a focal point finisher?

I've said before that Eddie had numbers at all levels up to this one, and a rep as a finisher rather than a player involved in build up. He's dropped off a cliff yes - but his fall is further than just bad form would suggest. Is this because Arteta has tried to ove him away from his strenghts and make him part of a team build up? Quite possibly. I am concerned that even buying a new 'out and out' striker will either involve yet more bedding in (a bit like Citeh at the beginning with Haaland) or will result in an eddie style situation under Arteta's system.

Of course I understand why people want a striker - but I fear that the problem goes deeper than this and is a systemic one.
Well as I've said I don't doubt that Arteta's tactics and instructions are stifling the team, which is why i said we do need to set things up differently, but still we are actually creating chances and not scoring, so we need someone who's more consistent in front of goal - if we don't do something this month you can forget this season - we're not winning anything and quite possibly not making top 4