Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has voiced concerns over manager Mikel Arteta's ongoing struggle to address the team's striker challenges, despite their current success in the Premier League. Arsenal's recent victory against Sunderland, which saw them maintain a nine-point lead at the top of the table, highlights their impressive form but also underscores the pressure on Arteta to optimize his squad's performance moving forward.

With Arsenal currently leading the title race amid a strong performance, Merson pointed out that the management of the striker position remains problematic. Viktor Gyokeres, who scored twice against Sunderland, has shown potential, yet Arteta's reliance on him and others in critical matches raises questions about whether the team has the depth and strategy in attack to seal their title ambitions as they approach pivotal matches against top opponents like Liverpool.

As the Gunners continue to pursue their first Premier League title in years, Arteta faces scrutiny over his tactical decisions and player management. Merson's remarks serve as a reminder of the complexities involved in running a title-challenging team, where resolving positional inconsistencies could be the key to maintaining their lead and ultimately securing the championship.