Do Arsenal fans wish Arteta had bought a top striker like Isak in the summer?

Newcastle beat Arsenal 1-0. The Magpies’ #9 was the decisive player; his excellent header from an Anthony Gordon cross in the 12th minute decided the game.

While it’s understandable that Kai Havertz couldn’t replicate Isak’s offensive threat due to Arsenal’s creative limitations, it’s difficult not to be envious of the Swedish striker’s performance on Saturday afternoon. Besides scoring, the ex-Real Sociedad man was a revelation for the Toon, showing confidence with the ball and a desire to take on Arsenal players.

Remember, he’s a player we’ve been trying to sign, and if the transfer rumors from last summer are any indication, he’s one of the strikers we’ve watched. You can’t help but feel he could have made a difference in such a game had he been in red and white.

Does Arteta still want him for his team?

After the game, reporters asked the Arsenal boss if he would love to have Isak in his team. He admitted, “I don’t know. I love my players, and I wouldn’t change them for anybody else.”