It means Arteta must get creative once again and, essentially, turn to his fifth option to lead the line. Ethan Nwaneri and Raheem Sterling can play as a striker but, on the evidence of Sunday, Martinelli should get the nod.

A commendable comeback at Anfield did not help Arteta’s fury but the visitors saved themselves from a fourth defeat in a row

Mikel Arteta has spoken of his frustration at Arsenal’s first half performance in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Liverpool.