“Enough of all these Saka and Havertz, We need a killer, a destroyer and a player with a poacher’s instinct”- Arsenal Great Ian Wright discharges underperforming Saka and Havertz after Arsenal exits the FA Cup in the third round against Liverpool.

Arsenal faces heightened pressure in the January transfer window following a disappointing 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Liverpool. Despite controlling possession and shots, the Gunners were ousted in the third round, leaving their fans disheartened. The setback was exacerbated by the lackluster performances of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, who failed to find the net.

Gunners legend and prolific striker Ian Wright, observing from the stands, succinctly captured the prevailing sentiment, emphasizing the team’s need for a lethal finisher. His call for a “killer” was echoed by the subsequent events on the field, as Jakub Kiwior’s own-goal and a last-minute strike by Luis Diaz sealed Arsenal’s elimination.

Throughout the match, chances abounded for both sides, but the scoreboard remained untouched until the 80th minute. Despite a promising first half with 13 shots compared to Liverpool’s two, Arsenal’s optimism dwindled as missed opportunities accumulated. Notably, both Havertz and Saka squandered opportunities within the box, while Alisson Becker easily handled shots created outside the box. The second half failed to bring a turnaround, leaving Arsenal to rue their missed opportunities and exit from the FA Cup.