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Martin Keown: 'Arsenal have missed opportunity in Premier League'

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown describes the Gunners' lack of ambition in the transfer market this summer as a "missed opportunity".

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has criticised the club's lack of ambition in the transfer market by describing it as a "missed opportunity".

The Gunners have made just one signing this summer, goalkeeper Petr Cech from Chelsea, and are the only top-flight European team not to recruit an outfield player.

Keown told BBC Sport: "When I left Arsenal 10 years ago, they were dominating the Premier League. We went unbeaten through a whole Premier League season. The fans got used to seeing trophies coming through.

"There's a frustration now because they had to lower their expectations because of the expenditure on the stadium - now there's no excuse in those terms. But the top players don't seem to be available, or Arsenal don't want to spend those fees on those players.

"I feel it's a missed opportunity - because the Premier League, without Manchester City there, is almost there for the taking. If you could put it together now and go on a run, then you can do something. Arsenal might go on a run anyway, but it's probably unlikely."

Arsenal have not won the Premier League since 2004.

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Martin Keown looks on prior to the pre-season match between Corby Town and Stevenage at Steel Park on August 2, 2011 in Corby, England
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