The prevailing school of thought from outside the Arsenal bubble is that they need a striker, a classic No 9 capable of scoring 20 goals a season. The January transfer window was rife with speculation to that effect, but it came and went without a high-profile signing arriving at the Emirates. Whether Mikel Arteta’s side will have the firepower to sustain their Premier League title challenge and European aspirations remains one of key questions hanging over the remainder of the season.
Sporting CP boss touted as candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp
Eddie Howe has urged the Football Association not to extend Sandro Tonali’s ban for breaching gambling rules, insisting the player has already been punished enough.