Arsenal's £45m 'ghost' shouldn't last the full 90 minutes against Tottenham

Over a period of 24 hours, ArsenalChances of winning in Premier League I took a big push. It's funny how quickly football changes, isn't it?

The Gunners have suffered two bitter blows in their bid for silverware in their previous two matches, losing in the Carabao Cup to Newcastle and then in the FA Cup to Manchester United.

But after Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, Mikel ArtetaThe England men were able to reduce the gap to four points at the top by defeating their arch-rivals Tottenham 2-1 on Wednesday.

It wasn't a good performance but it was enough and, positively, Arsenal started to find solutions in the final third.

During the last three matches, The Gunners created an xG of 7.78. While in the last few games they struggled to create chances, at least now they are creating chances. They have a hard time finding the back of the net.

Is there a chance for a new striker this month, Arteta? But let's focus for a moment on the positives.

Arsenal's best players against Tottenham

Since Bukayo Saka suffered a hamstring injury, the club has been in need of players to step up.

Finding someone to replace him has been a challenge, and they have now tried five different players; Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri and Raheem Sterling on the right since Saka has been ruled out.

All of them have scored except Sterling – so you could say they've progressed – but you still want more from your attacking line.

The only player who really needs to do more is Martin Odegaard. Fortunately, the Norwegian may be slowly creeping back to his best form again.

Club captain registered Ten massive key passes in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United A few days ago, he dictated playing beautifully again on Wednesday in the derby. Recording four key passes Providing the assist for Trossard's winner.

Speaking of Trossard, it's time the Belgian did something. I struggled for form, Especially not scoring in seven consecutive league matches Before visiting Angie Postecoglou's side.

His goal was brilliantly executed, though, as he created a chance with his left foot before firing past new Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinski.

Another player to impress was 18-year-old Miles Lewis Skelly, the first 18-year-old to start for Arsenal in the north London derby since Cesc Fabregas.

The teenager embodied composure at left-back, completing 94% of his passes and winning four of his five encounters. He lost the ball just five times from 46 touches as well. He really makes this position his own and looks like he's a really big player.

Unfortunately, not everyone caught the eye.

Arsenal's weakest performance against Tottenham

The guy who seems to be struggling with confidence right now is Kai Havertz Which can't seem to find the back of the net.

Against Newcastle a week ago, the German player missed a chance with his head from just a few yards away before wasting a series of chances last Sunday, the most worrying of which was a shot over the crossbar with the goal at his mercy.

Havertz suffered again, this time, and wasted two great opportunities, including a free header inside the penalty area.

There is no doubt that the goals will flow once again for the former Chelsea man, but his last three performances summed up why Arsenal should do just that He is said to have considered signing a player like Benjamin Sisko.

Another poor performer was the midfielder Thomas Parteythe player who showed why the Gunners claim Real Sociedad is close to signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zobimendi.

Given his average performance, it was perhaps surprising to see the Ghanaian last the full 90 minutes at the Emirates Stadium.

While the midfielder completed 91% of his passes and won five of his eight duels, had the player stepped back while setting up Spurs' goal, they might have kept a clean sheet.

In fact, Partey allowed Pape Matar Sarr to run down the right side of the pitch without any pressure, as Spurs eventually forced a corner kick that was not cleared properly and Heung-Min Son then slotted home.

It was a moment in the match that sparked unanimous criticism with The Athletic's Aaron Catterson-Reid commenting: “Barty is a ghost in transition.” While Dougie Critchley from Sky Sports pointed this out “His lack of effort is shocking.”.

So, while Partey cost £45m when he first signed for ArsenalHe shouldn't get a penny over the summer with his contract expiring.

It is time for Arteta to replace him. Zobimendi, we are waiting for you.