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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Nick Ames

Mikel Arteta targets 100 goals if Arsenal are to be title contenders next season

Kieran Tierney looks dejected after Diogo Jota scores Liverpool’s first goal during their 2-0 win at the Emirates.
Kieran Tierney looks dejected after Diogo Jota scores in Liverpool’s 2-0 win at the Emirates; they have 75 goals to Arsenal’s 43 this season. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must find a way this summer to drastically increase their goal output if they are to become title contenders, suggesting they will require 90 or 100 to challenge for the Premier League.

Arsenal are favourites for fourth place but have fallen short against Manchester City and Liverpool when, despite strong performances, they lacked cutting edge in the penalty area. That was evident in Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat by Jürgen Klopp’s side, who have scored 75 goals to Arsenal’s 43 this season, and Arteta knows finding finishers is a priority for his side to evolve.

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