Darren Bent urges Mikel Arteta to make changes for Manchester United clash
Former England striker Darren Bent has urged Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to make changes to his starting XI ahead of next weekend’s clash against Manchester United. The Gunners appeared to have salvaged a difficult situation against Fulham on Saturday, having conceded an opening minute goal for the third time this year, but were denied a win when Joao Palhinha scored a late equaliser.
Bent believes that Arteta should consider making changes to his side for the United game, particularly with regard to summer signing Kai Havertz. The German has now gone three games at his new club without scoring or registering an assist and Bent believes it is time the former Chelsea forward was taken out of the firing line.
Kai Havertz Struggling to Adapt
Havertz has endured another frustrating afternoon in Arsenal’s midfield and Bent believes that Arteta is having the same problems that Chelsea found out when they signed him for £65 million. ‘You’re almost accommodating him just to get him in the team but when you look at the balance of the side out of possession it’s all over the place I think you need to get Odegaard, Partey and Declan Rice and then work from there,’ said Bent.
‘At the moment he’s a passenger, he’s got no confidence and that’s unfortunate. I’ve been there, it’s tough. Players are rolling him the ball and he’s taking the wrong option, giving the ball away, not tracking runners. He found it really difficult today and the next game which is against Manchester United they’re going to have to make changes.’
Arsenal Need to Make Changes
The Gunners have made a good start to the new season, winning their opening two Premier League games, but they face a much tougher test against Manchester United next weekend. Bent believes that Arteta needs to make changes to his side if they are to get a result against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
The former England striker believes that Arteta should look to build his team around the likes of Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey and Declan Rice in order to give them the best chance of getting a result against United. It remains to be seen whether Arteta will take Bent’s advice and make changes for the game, but it is clear that something needs to change if Arsenal are to get a result against one of their biggest rivals.
Conclusion
Arsenal have made a good start to the new season but face a tough test against Manchester United next weekend. Former England striker Darren Bent has urged Mikel Arteta to make changes to his starting XI for the game, particularly with regard to summer signing Kai Havertz. Bent believes that Arteta should look to build his team around the likes of Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey and Declan Rice in order to give them the best chance of getting a result against United.
It remains to be seen whether Arteta will take Bent’s advice and make changes for the game, but it is clear that something needs to change if Arsenal are to get a result against one of their biggest rivals.