William Gallas Says Arsenal Need a No. 9 to Win the Champions League

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Former Arsenal defender William Gallas believes Mikel Arteta needs to use a recognised centre-forward if the club are to win the Champions League. He says Paris Saint-Germain are better equipped to succeed without a traditional striker because Luis Enrique has used that system for years. Gallas’s view has revived debate over Arsenal’s attack, including Arteta’s use of Kai Havertz in the central role and Viktor Gyökeres’s limited starts. Gyökeres has scored three goals in 11 appearances, according to the report. The report also notes that Arsenal and PSG used non-traditional central attackers in the 2026 Champions League final, and both scored. Gallas nevertheless argues Arsenal need a recognised No. 9 to win Europe.

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