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Jamie Carragher does not trust Arsenal anymore that they can win the Champions League. Arsenal have just qualified for the semi finals of UCL this season. Nevertheless, the Liverpool legend is doubting the London club.
What did Jamie Carragher say about Arsenal’s title hopes?
As per reports, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher had predicted the UCL winner before the round of 16. He said that Arsenal will become the European champions for the first time by defeating PSG in the final. Arsenal are moving in that path only.
Though Arsenal became the semi finalists, Carragher has withdrawn his words. He no more believes that Arsenal can go on to win the competition. The performance in their last match against Sporting has manipulated the pundit to change his thoughts.
At CBS Sports, Carragher had said that he does not firmly trust Arsenal’s attacking front. He is concerned about the football played by the team. He had also claimed that a star player is missing in their front three of four. This thing may hinder their Champions League victory. After watching the Sporting match, he repeatedly focused on the lack of a main or star figure in their attack. The ex- Liverpool player has shown this claim as the reason that Arsenal cannot win the UCL at the end of the season.
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What is the mood of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry?
Thierry Henry, being a part of Arsenal history did not sound as a critic. He tried to motivate his former team and hopes they could win the competition. The French hero agreed with Carragher’s words. He believes that Red London side needs to go with all their “guns blazing” to face Manchester City in the potential Premier League decider.
Henry wishes to see the “fire” at Ethiad stadium on Sunday which Mikel Arteta had mentioned about. He wants the players to produce a strong performance against City, rather than talking. The ex- Arsenal forwards has shown his trust towards Arteta. He has also expressed his joy on Arsenal’s qualification to the semi final.
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Can Mikel Arteta be sacked by Arsenal?
Arsenal are the only unbeaten team in the Champions League this season. Apart from remaining unbeaten they have also broke another record. The Gunners have reached the semi finals of UCL in two consecutive seasons for the first time. It is a milestone in their 140 year old history. Arsenal of Mikel Arteta side has won each of their matches in league stage.
But still, Arteta’s managerial position may come under question. As per reports, journalist John Cross has reported that Arsenal board may think about Arteta’s job if the Spaniard fails to win any trophy with the club this season. The club hierarchy is tensed about last few weeks’ performances. He also feels that Arsenal are currently in a state of fear. They had let go a good nine points lead at the top of the Premier League table. Now City are just six points behind with a game in hand.
John has acknowledged Arteta’s performances at Arsenal in the recent six-seven years. It has been cleared that the London club loves the coach. Mikel has brought the belief that his club can fight to win big things. He has built a strong relationship with the fans in England in the recent time.
But the journalist has expressed his concerns. Everyone was talking about a quadruple win but the dreams are broken after a Carabao Cup final defeat and elimination from FA Cup. Now there is a question about the trust of the fans in the future.
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