FastOneTwo.com's cookie policy has been updated. Our website has been developed in a way to allow you to read all our articles even when cookies are disabled but third party cookies may be placed on your machine to track your use of our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive these cookies, alternatively, click "TELL ME MORE" for more information including opt-out instructions.

LATEST NEWS 11:37 Would Harry Kane Thrive Overseas? He is one of the hottest properties around in English football and rumours persist that he is high on Real ... 15:45 Mauricio Pochettino admits draw against Liverpool is a fair result Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino admits this afternoon's 1-1 draw against Liverpool was a ...

Arsene Wenger insists: Olivier Giroud is not just a substitute here at Arsenal Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes striker Olivier Giroud can still be an asset in his squad this season. The Frenchman has struggled to enjoy regular first team football at the... - Read article
Arsene Wenger admits Top Four finish is difficult for Arsenal Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says a Top Four finish will not be easy to achieve for his side despite a vital 2-1 win away at Middlesbrough. The Gunners are currently sixth in the... - Read article
Arsene Wenger explains when striker Lucas will be back in action Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he has no new injury concerns after the mid-week draw at home against Paris Saint-Germain. Defender Hector Bellerin and midfielder Santi Cazorla are... - Read article


Arsenal Jersey
» Transfer Rumours

Paul Mariner: Olivier Giroud isn't good enough to fulfil the Gunners requirements

By

Former Arsenal centre forward Paul Mariner says the Gunners need a world class striker if they are to be competitive next season.

The 62-year-old believes that striker Olivier Giroud will not lead the Gunners to glory and that Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani would be perfect for Arsenal.

"I don't want to see him [Jackson Martinez] at Arsenal in the coming year," Mariner is quoted as saying by Squawka.

"Cavani [yes]. With the side that they've got in the present moment, you can see the creators they've got in there.

"The likes of Giroud, for me, he doesn't do enough. He's not the answer to A. take them to the Premier League, and B. further in the Champions League."

In April, Thierry Henry also voiced his concern over the lack of firepower in the Arsenal attack.

"Arsenal need to buy four players, they need that spine," the Frenchman told Sky Sports.

"They need a goalkeeper, they still need a centre-back, they still need a holding midfielder and, I'm afraid, they need a top, top-quality striker in order to win this league again."

Featured in article
Edinson Cavani, Jackson Martinez, Olivier Giroud, Paul Mariner



LATEST NEWS