The X Factor Fallacy: Why Champions League Success Requires More Than a Single Superstar Signing Paul Merson's comments on Arsenal's Champions League prospects highlight a persistent myth in football: that a single, game changing signing can propel a team to continental success.
He believes the club missed out on this elusive X factor with the acquisition of Kai Havertz.
Havertz's impressive all around skills and work rate are undeniable, but it oversimplifies the complexities of football to suggest one player can make or break a team's chances in the Champions League.