Wenger: Welbeck has improved vastly since Man United

Posted Friday, April 03, 2015 by squawka.com

Arsene Wenger has claimed that Arsenal's summer signing Danny Welbeck has only improved since leaving Manchester United, as reported by the Express.

The 24-year-old striker arrived in north London on transfer deadline day for a fee of £16 million as Louis van Gaal deemed Welbeck surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and opted to bring in Radamel Falcao instead.

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The Dutch manager claimed that Welbeck was not up to the standards required at Old Trafford (via the Guardian), however the England international has performed admirably since his switch and was recently named man of the match as England swept aside Lithuania 4-0 last Friday.

And his current boss does not agree with what Van Gaal had to say about the versatile striker who has managed four goals in 22 matches.

Wenger explained: "Maybe [Welbeck's been overlooked by plaudits].

"I don't overlook him personally because he plays many games for us. He's an important player who contributes.

"He doesn't just score goals but contributes to team work too, he's a team player.

"Technically he has improved a lot when you look at him now. Technically he is much more mature and composed in front of goal. The quality of his runs are also better."

However, when we look at the statistics, it seems as though Louis van Gaal certainly had a point. Although Falcao has been slated for his performances most of this season, he still betters Welbeck at goals scored, shot accuracy, assists and successful take ons.

Whilst many will claim what Welbeck has done off the ball isn't taken into account. It is clear that Van Gaal was somewhat justified in letting the much-loved striker leave United.