The Gunners have come under pressure to sign a striker this month during the January transfer window after losing 2-0 to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Tuesday night. It was the 13th time in 30 games this season that Arsenal have either failed to register a goal or only scored once.

The Telegraph’s claim that Mikel Arteta blamed the Carabao Cup ball for Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle lacks nuance, oversimplifying his analysis of missed chances, but is anyone surprised?Arteta

Mikel Arteta says there is a possibility that Arsenal could be active in the transfer market this month, but only if it is to bring in a player who can make an immediate impact in the first team. The Gunners are trying to hunt down Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table,

Key clause puts the Bees in stronger position with Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle all said to be keen on in-form forward

Arsenal will not be the only ones in the market for Mbeumo come next summer, though, particularly if his impressive scoring run continues until the end of the campaign. Manchester