Alan Shearer, a former Newcastle United striker, has stated that Arsenal must secure the Premier League title this season. The Gunners have fallen short of the top spot in recent years, finishing as runners-up for the last three consecutive seasons.

In an effort to bolster their chances, Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has made significant additions to the squad, including Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, and Cristhian Mosquera. These new signings demonstrate the club’s commitment to ending their title drought.

Shearer’s comments emphasize the heightened expectations surrounding Arsenal, given their substantial investment in new players. He noted that Arteta is aware of the pressure to deliver a Premier League title, stating, “It has to be Arsenal’s year to win the Premier League. They’ve spent an absolute fortune, finished second for the last three years, so we know, and Arteta knows that the eyes will be on him and he has to win the Premier League this year.”

The former striker’s sentiments are echoed by the fact that second-place finishes are no longer sufficient, especially considering the significant financial outlay. When questioned about the team’s prospects, Shearer said, “When you spend the amount of money that they have, second is no good.” This statement underscores the notion that anything less than a title win would be deemed a disappointment.

As the season progresses, Arsenal will be under intense scrutiny to justify their hefty expenditures and live up to the lofty expectations. With a strengthened squad and a seasoned manager at the helm, the Gunners are poised to make a concerted push for the Premier League title. The upcoming months will be critical in determining whether Arsenal can finally break their title drought and claim the coveted championship.