Do Arsenal have the strongest strikeforce in the land?

[Craig_H]

I'm not the one under-estimating Torres.

You're the one under-estimating Van Persie.

Has RvP scored 15 from 18 starts?

Feel free to correct me if he has.

[Alpha]

Has RvP scored 15 from 18 starts?

Feel free to correct me if he has.

Given that Van Persie didn't begin his Arsenal career as an orthodox striker, it probably isn't a fair contest but nevertheless, Torres' record is obviously outstanding.

But I don't remember this argument being about goal scoring.

As I remember, you were saying that Torres is world class and Van Persie isn't and that they are from different planets in terms of quality.

As excellent as Torres is, I think that does Van Persie a considerable dis-service.

[AFII]

Given that Van Persie didn't begin his Arsenal career as an orthodox striker, it probably isn't a fair contest but nevertheless, Torres' record is obviously outstanding.

But I don't remember this argument being about goal scoring.

As I remember, you were saying that Torres is world class and Van Persie isn't and that they are from different planets in terms of quality.

As excellent as Torres is, I think that does Van Persie a considerable dis-service.

You can count on that Van Persie will deliver when he plays. He is a very complete striker, just like Torres, Berbatov and Drogba.

[Red_Al_77]

Alpha, it is a good comparison yet it isn't as important as it seems. You do not need a 20 plus goal striker to win the PL. In fact Manures top scorer was Ronaldo when they won and Chelsea relied heavily on Lampard's goals. Its about goals from your midfield and a few from defenders which have made the difference. So whilst you have us lagging behind in the striker department I'd say we have a bigger issue with the fact that we do rely still on Gerrard. Alonso/Masher and our wingers(loose term) need to score more regularly.

[Craig_H]

Given that Van Persie didn't begin his Arsenal career as an orthodox striker, it probably isn't a fair contest but nevertheless, Torres' record is obviously outstanding.

But I don't remember this argument being about goal scoring.

As I remember, you were saying that Torres is world class and Van Persie isn't and that they are from different planets in terms of quality.

As excellent as Torres is, I think that does Van Persie a considerable dis-service.

I'm talking about strikers who fulfil their main function, scoring goals...

[Alpha]

I'm talking about strikers who fulfil their main function, scoring goals...

In that case, RvP has 7 goals in 13 appearances this season.

[Alpha]

You can count on that Van Persie will deliver when he plays. He is a very complete striker, just like Torres, Berbatov and Drogba.

I didn't realise how good he was for a long time. But he's excellent.

[Craig_H]

In that case, RvP has 7 goals in 13 appearances this season.

Excellent record indeed.

Which is why he's excellent.

Torres' record is world class.

And that's why he's world class.

Good this, innit?

[Alpha]

Excellent record indeed.

Which is why he's excellent.

Torres' record is world class.

And that's why he's world class.

Good this, innit?

Come on DJS.

If it was that simple, we wouldn't be having this argument, would we?

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[anfieldanfield]

Robin Van Persie is a ****ing superb footballer. A potentially world class footballer.

Him playing just behind Torres would be mouthwatering....

[JohnDoe]

Torres is better than any Arsenal striker.

However, any Arsenal striker is more of a goal threat than anyone of our strikers other than Torres.

Arsenal's strike force is better.

[anfieldanfield]

Torres is better than any Arsenal striker.

However, any Arsenal striker is more of a goal threat than anyone of our strikers other than Torres.

Arsenal's strike force is better.

I'd go along with that....

[paulcooper4]

Despite selling Henry, they have:

Van Persie
Adebayor
Eduardo
Bendtner

and soon

Vela.

Scary compared to ours.

ours are better than them ******s

[Nic83]

Observe the following model:


This point-based system is designed to demonstrate the comparitive qualiity of the strike forces of the Premierships top four clubs.

Of course it is subjective - feel free to do your own version.

My analysis shows that while Liverpool and Chelsea have the best strikers (one 10-pointer each), Manchester United have the best partnership (a 9 and an 8-pointer) and Arsenal have the most depth (a 9, 7, 6 and 4-pointer).

Here is the overall table:

1.) Arsenal - 26 points
2.) Man U - 22 points
3.) Chelsea - 20 points
4.) Liverpool - 18 points

That's actually one of the best posts I've seen on here. Spot the **** on. This is why we are annual title talkers and not winniers. Our strike force is nowhere near good enough on the whole which leads us to settling for horrible draws due to poor finishing.

[Nic83]

In that case, neither has Torres.

He has though. He was probably the best in Spain for years. he's also done it on the International stage.