da bwin： [ad_pod ]
da bet nacional： Arsenal could not find their way past a sturdy Brighton rearguard on Sunday afternoon as they effectively resigned themselves to Europa League football with a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
What’s the word?
The Gunners are staring down the barrel of a place in the Europa League for a third straight season.
Unai Emery’s arrival has seemingly injected some level of improvement into the club but his impact has not been enough to take Arsenal back into the Champions League.
A weekend draw with the Seagulls effectively confirmed they will finish outside of the top-four, with defensive frailties throughout the season proving to be their undoing.
But Jamie Redknapp believes that Brighton’s Lewis Dunk could actually hold the key to resolving some of their fundamental issues.
Indeed, the Sky Sports pundit had some glowing words to say about in his team of the week column, as published by the Daily Mail.
‘Arsenal have conceded 50 goals for the second season running but the solution to their leaky defence was staring them in the face on Sunday.
‘Brighton’s Lewis Dunk defended like a warrior and would be an upgrade on any of the centre halves at the Emirates.
‘He may not be the most easy on the eye but he just loves the art of defending. He is exactly what this Arsenal team needs.’
Perfect fit for Arsenal?
Dunk, valued at £10.8 million by Transfermarkt, is blessed with Premier League experience and a proven track record at this level.
Valiant, brave, composed, intelligent and a born leader, Brighton’s brilliant enforcer would be a smart addition to Arsenal’s defensive unit.
The central defender was deservedly handed his first England cap back in November 2018 and Gareth Southgate’s decision to bring him into the squad was symptomatic of how highly rated he is.
As Redknapp has alluded to, he may not be the most exotic or technically astute option in the market, but he is a master of the defensive basics and his presence in the defensive unit could be a reassuring presence for the entire club.
Brighton won’t want to lose a star player but their hand may be forced if a hefty bid is tabled in the summer.