Burnley verdict on Arsenal’s summer window: grit over glitter
Burnley have their own take on the top flight summer window.
It is not about glitz but grit and value.
Moreover, Andrea Berta’s first window as sporting director has been busy.
Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze were the headline moves.
They give Arteta the firepower and creativity he asked for.
Martin Zubimendi adds class to midfield.
The arrivals of Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Nørgaard, Noni Madueke and Kepa Arrizabalaga add depth to Arsenal’s squad.
The squad is already being stretched by injuries, so depth matters.
The late signing of Piero Hincapié should prove to be shrewd.
Ed Aarons supplied the coverage, as always.
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Rivals like Blackburn get no love here.
The top six are media darlings with soft spines, Spurs included.
This is not about glamour but grit and readiness for Burnley’s grind.
For Burnley the window will be judged by work rate and defensive solidity.
Long-ball recovery and just bloody effort count more than fancy numbers.
Public pub arguments sometimes hinge on a stray stat, though.
We have no love lost for Blackburn and the top six are media darlings.
Spurs are a prime example of soft spine in the eyes of many Burnley fans.
Anyway, results on the pitch decide the rest.
Depth added, not hype.
Injury risk remains, but rivals face their own problems.
Gyökeres and Hincapié could prove value in crucial games.
Viktor Gyökeres
Arsenal