Richarlison goal against Manchester United further highlights Arsenal’s Premier League goal scoring woes

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Published: 18:13, 14 Jan 2024Updated: 18:13, 14 Jan 2024

Richarlison's latest Premier League goal for Tottenham has seen him overtake the scoring efforts of stars from their rivals Arsenal.

The Brazilian international headed in for Spurs to equalise against Manchester United on Sunday as he continues his fine run of form.

Richarlison's header was his seventh league goal of the season for Spurs

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Richarlison's header was his seventh league goal of the season for SpursCredit: Getty

His goal was the seventh he has scored in the Premier League this season, with six of them coming in his last six appearances.

Richarlison's efforts are yet to make him Spurs' top scorer as Heung-min Son, who is at the Asian Cup with South Korea, has scored 12.

Despite this, the 26-year-old will find happiness in the knowledge that his seven Premier League goals are better than his rival forwards.

After 20 league games this season, no attacking Arsenal player has as many goals as Richarlison.

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Bukayo Saka has the most for the Gunners with six goals, and Eddie Nketiah is behind him on five.

Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus both have three goals each, and Gabriel Martinelli has just two league strikes to his name.

Arsenal's lack of goals from the forward positions could prove to have a detrimental affect on their title chances this season.

They could use the January transfer window to bolster their options going forward, but Mikel Arteta has remained tight-lipped on their potential business.

Richarlison has netted more league goals this season than all of Arsenal attackers

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Richarlison has netted more league goals this season than all of Arsenal attackersCredit: Getty

He has scored more than double than his fellow Brazilian Jesus

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He has scored more than double than his fellow Brazilian JesusCredit: Getty

Brentford star Ivan Toney, who is set to return from his eight-month ban, has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

It remains to be seen if a new forward signing arrives this month as Richarlison maintains his impressive form in front of goal.

Spurs fell behind after just three minutes through Rasmus Hojlund before their Brazilian star made it 1-1.

United went ahead once again thanks to Marcus Rashford shortly before half-time but Rodrigo Bentancur levelled in the first minute of the second half.

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