Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted he was left stunned after watching Arsenal’s performance against Newcastle United, particularly highlighting the impact of one standout player.
Speaking after observing the match, Slot said he was speechless by the way Arsenal’s attacking threat tore through Newcastle’s defense — especially the fluid connection between Viktor Gyökeres and a certain Arsenal star, whose identity he did not hesitate to single out.
“I watched him playing against Newcastle and I’m just speechless,” Slot said. “His partnership with Gyökeres up front will easily win Arsenal all the trophies next season. They will set the Premier League on fire.”
While Slot didn’t name multiple names, he emphasized that this one Arsenal attacker was “unmarkable” throughout the match, constantly dragging defenders out of position and creating space for his teammates.
The combination of strength, pace, and intelligence in Arsenal’s final third has reportedly raised concern among rival coaches, and Slot’s reaction is the latest evidence that Mikel Arteta’s side may be heading into the new season as one of the most feared in Europe.
With Arsenal chasing major silverware next season, the attacking duo of Gyökeres and this unnamed star could be the final piece of the puzzle to push them past Manchester City and other challengers.
Slot concluded his remarks by expressing genuine concern about facing Arsenal, admitting that preparing a defensive plan against this kind of forward line will be “one of the toughest challenges” of the coming campaign.