Gilberto Silva, a member of Arsenal’s unbeaten Invincibles team of 2003-04, emphasized the importance of Mikel Arteta and the team not dropping points against lower-ranked teams this season. Silva believes that in order to compete for the Premier League title, Arsenal must secure maximum points against weaker opponents.
Gilberto Silva Urges Arsenal to Be Clinical Against Lower-Ranked Teams
Arsenal, for the third consecutive season, has started as one of the favorites to win the Premier League title. Despite falling short in the last two seasons to Manchester City, finishing five points behind in 2022-23 and two points behind in 2023-24, the Gunners are looking to bridge the gap this season with an even stronger squad.
In an interview with MyBettingSites, Silva stated:
“I think that the team today is very mature, structured. When we look at the Arsenal team, the players, the team, the formation, the balance between the sectors is very well defined.
“It is important to go far. The signings that have been coming in have been important, with results, this also makes the whole job easier. It’s not just about hiring, you need to hire athletes who come in and wear the shirt and deliver results for a team like Arsenal.”
Reflecting on past mistakes, Silva added:
“It won’t be easy, again. It is important to learn from past mistakes. In the last two seasons, they made crucial mistakes against smaller and mid-table teams, especially at home. They have to do this homework very well this season.”
Last season, Arsenal dropped seven points in three home matches, including draws against Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as a defeat to Aston Villa. These dropped points proved costly as it affected their league standings in comparison to Manchester City.
Arsenal has had a strong start to the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, winning five games and losing two. However, a draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at home has highlighted the need for consistency when facing lower-ranked teams.
