Micah Richards has told Arsenal to sign a striker in the summer transfer window if they are to finally overtake Manchester City as the best team in England.

The Gunners fell short to Pep Guardiola's side for the second consecutive season, this time on the final day of the campaign. The reigning champions made history in front of their own supporters by defeating West Ham to win their fourth consecutive Premier League title.

Mikel Arteta's men did what they needed against Everton but they were made to settle for a second-placed spot. The North Londoners bettered last season's 84 points by five but Guardiola's near-perfect team was too good.

Attention now turns very quickly to the summer transfer window. After spending £250m on Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, Kai Havertz and David Raya 12 months ago, calls have been made for the Gunners to spend big once again.

Reports have claimed that a new striker and midfielder will be prioritised by sporting director Edu Gaspar before a ball is kicked in the 2024/25 season. And after they fell short to City's powerhouse, Micah Richards has admitted a new striker could take them to the next level.

Speaking immediately after the 2-1 win over Everton, he said on Sky Sports: "It's a brilliant team, a young team they have more to come. I think at times. (Kai) Havertz has done exceptionally well, (Gabriel) Jesus has not probably played at the level we all expected when he played at Man City.

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"I think if you are looking at them, how can they improve next season? It's to get a striker who can score all types of goals, I think that potentially has been a difference this year even when (Erling) Haaland has not been playing at his best he has scored goals.

"City won the League without Haaland but they won the treble with him last season. They have a chance to win a double next season and I think for Arsenal, going forward, having added threat up front could pay dividends."