Mika Biereth Scores Third Hat-Trick for Monaco Amidst Arsenal's Striker Crisis

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Arsenal's decision to sell Mika Biereth for £4m last summer has come back to haunt them, as the 22-year-old striker continues to thrive with Monaco. Biereth scored his third hat-trick in just seven matches for the Ligue 1 side, taking his total goal tally to 10 in the top five European leagues. His impressive form has made him the top scorer in Europe, and Arsenal fans can't help but wonder what could have been if he were still playing for the Gunners.

Biereth's success with Monaco is a stark contrast to Arsenal's current striker crisis. With Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz out injured, Mikel Arteta's side has been struggling to find the back of the net. Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino have been filling in up front, but the team's lack of a recognized senior striker has been evident in their recent performances. Arsenal's failure to score in their last two games has all but ended their Premier League title challenge, and Arteta has been left to ponder what could have been if Biereth were still at the club.

The transfer saga surrounding Biereth's departure from Arsenal has raised questions about the club's decision-making process. Biereth was sold to Sturm Graz for £4m last summer, with Arsenal including a sell-on clause in the deal. Just six months later, Monaco paid £10.8m to sign Biereth, with Arsenal banking £2m from the sale. While the Gunners may have thought they had made a good profit on the player at the time, Biereth's current form suggests that they may have undervalued him. As the premier league season continues, Arsenal will be hoping to find a solution to their striker crisis, but for now, they can only watch as Biereth continues to thrive with Monaco.

Here are the match scores and player statistics that highlight Biereth's impressive form:

• Monaco vs Reims: 4-0 (Biereth scored a hat-trick)
• Monaco vs Lyon: 3-1 (Biereth scored two goals)
• Monaco vs Marseille: 2-1 (Biereth scored one goal)
• Biereth's goal tally: 10 goals in 7 league games for Monaco
• Biereth's hat-tricks: 3 in 7 league games for Monaco

Arsenal's struggles in front of goal have been well-documented, and the team's lack of a recognized senior striker has been a major contributing factor. With Biereth's success with Monaco serving as a reminder of what could have been, Arteta will be under pressure to find a solution to the team's striker crisis. Whether that involves signing a new striker or promoting from within, one thing is certain - Arsenal need to find a way to start scoring goals again if they want to salvage their season. The team's upcoming fixtures will be crucial in determining their fate, and Arteta will be hoping that his players can rise to the challenge and start producing the results that the fans expect.