Mikel Arteta has confirmed that he wants to sign a new striker before the January transfer window slams shut. Speaking to reporters after the North London Derby, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano, the Arsenal boss was asked if he'll look to bring any new faces to the Emirates Stadium this month.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hopeful Ethan Nwaneri will return soon as the youngster is back working on the training pitch. Nwaneri has been out of action since the start of this month after picking up a muscle injury during Arsenal’s draw at Brighton.

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal are actively looking to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes after his side’s 2-1 win over Tottenham. The Gunners are now four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after they came from behind to secure victory in the north London derby on Wednesday night.

Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal's sensational display after they bounced back from recent cup disappointment to win 2-1 at home to Tottenham and reignite their Premier League title hopes. Arsenal dominated the opening exchanges but failed to make a number of set-pieces count and were hit by sucker-punch in the 25th minute when a deflected effort by Spurs captain Son Heung-min found the bottom corner.

Alan Shearer has pinpointed the key issue at Arsenal and expressed his astonishment that Mikel Arteta hasn't addressed such a problem yet