“Drop Martinelli to the bench next season and start this player on the left wing for us”- Mikel Arteta has been SERIOUSLY WARNED to stop using Martinelli and start £47M player on the wing for Arsenal if He really wants to win the premier league title next season- Not Trossard, Not Smith Rowe and not Vierra

Pundit Jay Bothroyd of Sky Sports’ Saturday Social recently made a daring prediction about Arsenal’s starting lineup. He stated that he would rather see Gabriel Jesus, who is usually viewed as a forward, used on the left wing, moving Gabriel Martinelli to the bench.

Discussion of Strikers’ Roles

Jesus, a £45 million acquisition, is not a true striker, according to Bothroyd, who made this claim during the debate about the best and worst strikers in the Premier League. Bothroyd contends that Jesus functions better in broad contexts than as a conventional number nine. Jesus could move to the left wing if Arsenal were to sign a top-tier striker, in his opinion.

Bothroyd’s Perfect Arsenal Formation

In elaborating on his plan for the Arsenal starting lineup, Bothroyd said that Jesus has had his most successful seasons when he has played wide. Jesus doesn’t score enough goals to be regarded as a top striker, he said.

He’s not a striker on the A-list, Bothroyd declared. “I said that Arsenal still needed a striker who could score fifteen to twenty Premier League goals a year when we first signed Jesus. I would start Saka on the right and Jesus on the left, with Martinelli sitting on the bench, if we signed a top nine player.

The Ultimate Line of Attack

Although benching Martinelli, who has been an integral part of Arsenal’s current lineup, may sound controversial, the chance to add another elite striker is enticing. With this addition, Mikel Arteta would have more freedom to switch between Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and a fresh striker, giving each player time to recover when needed.

Need a New Striker for Arsenal?

Even though Bothroyd’s remarks spark an intriguing discussion, it’s not clear if Arsenal needs a new striker. Arsenal has a formidable attacking lineup already, but having several excellent options at every position is essential to becoming an elite team. Therefore, adding a new elite striker to the roster could increase the team’s competitiveness and give Arteta even more tactical options.