It's no secret that Arsenal lack a proven goal scorer, but why have they gone so long without addressing this issue? And would a January move keep them in the title race?

Arsenal host Ipswich at the Emirates in the Premier League today, with Mikel Arteta’s side looking to claw back points on Chelsea and Liverpool at the top of the league. The Gunners entered the Christmas period two points behind Chelsea and six behind Liverpool,

Arsenal are in contention for the signing of a Premier League forward when the transfer window reopens next month.

Bukayo Saka faces “many weeks” on the sidelines after suffering a torn hamstring, while his Arsenal team-mate Raheem Sterling will also be unavailable for a similar period. Saka, 23, was forced off during the first half of Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday with an injury to his right leg.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says adapting to Bukayo Saka's absence with injury can transform him into a better manager. Saka - who has five goals and 10 assists so far this season - faces "many weeks" on the sidelines after tearing his hamstring in Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace last weekend.

Mikel Arteta is not quite sure how his Arsenal team will look without Bukayo Saka in it, but one thing he does know is that they will be “different”. Arsenal are set to be without Saka for “many weeks” after he tore his hamstring during the Gunners’ victory at Crystal Palace last Saturday and it will force Arteta into a major rethink.