Morgan claims Cristiano Ronaldo would 'score 25+ goals for Arsenal' this season
Piers Morgan has identified Cristiano Ronaldo as a player who would 'score 25+ goals' for Arsenal after their disappointing 2-0 loss to Aston Villa.
The Gunners have been one of the leading contenders to win their first Premier League title since 2003-04 after a strong campaign under boss Mikel Arteta, but their agonising home defeat to the Villans brought a reality check.
Arsenal were frustrated by Unai Emery's men, who shocked the home faithful with two late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins to hand the initiative in the title race to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
Goalscoring has been no problem for Arsenal this season - netting 75 in total, only one less than rivals City, but after drawing a blank against Villa, notorious Arsenal fan Morgan outlined their attacking force as a weakness.
He said former Man United forward Ronaldo - who now plays for Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Nassr - would flourish under Arteta given the amount of chances they create, and outlined what the Spaniard 'one major blindspot' is.
After a fan joked he should 'ask Ronaldo to come help', he replied: 'I think @Cristiano would score 25+ goals a season in our team with the service he'd get.
'Arteta's refusal to prioritise a top striker is his one major blindspot.'
Saka has been Arsenal's top scorer in the league this season with 14 goals, despite playing on the wing, followed by left-winger Leandro Trossard on 13 and midfielders Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz, who each have 10.
Arteta deployed Gabriel Jesus as his main centre forward against Villa, but the Brazilian has just eight goals this season, and has only netted 19 times since his £50m move from Man City in 2022.
Morgan, who accused his beloved Gunners of 'choking' against Villa, also claimed
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