Arsenal should sign either Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha or Newcastle striker Allan Saint-Maximin if they want to win the title, according to Emmanuel Petit.
The former Gunners midfielder also revealed that he does not currently believe his former club will be able to finish top of the Premier League this season, but will be in the top four.
Arsenal have won eight of their nine games in the top flight this season, including a 3-2 win over Liverpool last weekend.
However, reigning Premier League champions Manchester City are hot on their heels, just a point behind the north London side – and Petit believes winning the title will be one step too far for current Arsenal side. given their fierce competition.
“I don’t think Arsenal will win the title, but they will definitely qualify for the Champions League and it’s a big achievement considering where they were when Arteta arrived at the club,” Petit said. at Genting Casino.
“If they want to get stronger I think they need wingers because Saka, Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus have been great but they don’t have anyone to replace them if they get injured.
“Emile Smith-Rowe is injured, Eddie Nketiah has just signed a new contract but can he be the next striker if Jesus gets injured? My answer is no.”
Arsenal haven’t won the title since 2004, when the Gunners were still playing at their old Highbury ground.
Petit played 115 games for Arsenal between 1997 and 2000, including the 1997/98 Premier League title-winning team.
He thinks the Gunners could be in the title hunt if they bring in more reinforcements for their current stars.
And he has a few ideal candidates in mind.
“All the big teams have big wingers. There are a few in England who would be my dream for Arsenal,” said the 1998 World Cup winner.
“Allan Saint-Maximin would be a great recruit. Can you imagine the damage with all the players around him?
“Palace’s Wilfried Zaha would also be great. But they also need a central midfielder and a central defender because I’m not too sure about Rob Holding.
Both stars seem settled at their current clubs, but Zaha has previously been linked with a move to the Emirates.
Zaha has scored four goals in seven appearances for Crystal Palace so far this season, while Newcastle star Saint-Maximin has also scored this season, shooting against Wolves in August.
Arsenal travel to Bodo/Glimt this Thursday in the Europa League, looking to recreate their 3-0 win over the norwegian club in the Emirates last week.