Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “actively looking” to make signings in attack this month following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.  Saka, 23, underwent surgery on a hamstring injury in December and is expected to return in March.

Have we already witnessed the peak years of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal reign? It feels like this Emirates era is heading towards a crossroads, with Arsenal in the middle of a high-stakes game. This will either be one of the greatest seasons in the club’s history - ending a 21-year wait for the Premier League title - or a campaign which ends amid a highly-charged post-season review as to how they squandered their best chance to become champions in two decades.