Arsenal's Scoring Slump Not Due to Lack of Striker, Liverpool Shows Strength Despite Salah's Absence

Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia questioned as he seeks Premier League return, while Werner's loan move to Tottenham seen as risk-free.

Arsenal's recent scoring slump is not due to a lack of a clinical goalscorer, but rather a short-term statistical variance and bad luck, according to an analysis by The Athletic. The team's out-of-possession approach is among the best in European football and has strengthened their defensive foundation.
Liverpool's 2-0 FA Cup third-round win over Arsenal may calm fears about how Mohamed Salah's absence would impact them for the next few weeks. Despite the opener coming from an own goal, Liverpool demonstrated that they can find goals in Salah's absence.
Jordan Henderson's decision to move to Saudi Arabia is being questioned as he now seeks to return to the Premier League. The most logical club for him to join, given his current situation, appears to be Newcastle United.
Timo Werner's loan move to Tottenham Hotspur is seen as a risk-free transfer due to its relatively minimal initial cost and the option of making the move permanent for a modest fee. However, his performance will ultimately determine the success of the transfer.
Liverpool's victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup third round was achieved despite the absence of Virgil van Dijk due to illness. Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Quansah, the new-look centre-back double act, stood tall in his absence.