In each of the past four Premier League campaigns, Arsenal have recorded more points than the season before: from a nadir of 56 points (eighth) after Arteta took over midway through the 2019-20, to 61 points (eighth), to 69 points (fifth), to 84 points (second) to 89 points (second) last season, just two points behind champions Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players "recognise" the need for a new signing this month and he is talking to his squad about possible targets.

Arsenal have been linked with a host of top forwards in the January transfer window, but have so far been unable to get a deal over the line as Mikel Arteta looks for reinforcements

Mikel Arteta has been told he made a ‘big mistake’ with injured Arsenal defender William Saliba. Saliba has been a key member of Arteta’s squad over the past three seasons, making over 100 appearances for the Gunners.

MIKEL ARTETA is consulting his Arsenal stars on which striker to sign before the transfer window slams shut. Arsenal are desperately looking for extra firepower in the January window with injuries

Arsenal have asked Bayern Munich about signing a "ridiculously talented finisher" in Vincent Kompany's squad, with manager Mikel Arteta also said to be a real fan of his, as the Spaniard seeks fresh forward options.

William Gallas has confessed he is struggling to make sense of Arsenal’s decision to sanction the signing of Martin Zubimendi. The Gunners are understood to have ringfenced £51 million ahead of the summer window in order to sign the Spain international midfielder.

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