Alexander Isak has been linked with Arsenal but Mikel Arteta's chances of signing the Newcastle striker in January now look slim, although one of their own, Jorginho, could be on the move

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Arteta regularly eulogises over Anfield and St James’ Park, the ‘jungles’ and ‘washing machine’-like atmospheres he revels in. He has spoken of wanting to write the first chapters of defining nights at the Emirates, but the fever that had been building the past two years has faded this season and Tuesday saw some fans leave early.

Alexander Isak is top of Arsenal's shortlist when it comes to signing a new striker but the Newcastle hitman won't be joining Mikel Arteta's side in the January transfer window

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak scored his 15th goal of the season on Tuesday night in a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup

If ever there was a game that made it abundantly clear what Arsenal need to do in the transfer market between now and the end of the month it was the one we witnessed against Newcastle last night.On

Tuesday night could easily be chalked off as a freak result given the chances that Arsenal squandered and they ended the game with an xG of 3.12. According to Opta, that is the highest figure by a Premier League team in any game this season that they failed to score in.

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Former Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has noted that Mikel Arteta’s side needs to upgrade their squad in multiple positions during the January transfer window. Other pundits and fans of the club have suggested Arsenal will need a new striker to push Liverpool for the Premier League title.

Arsenal fans hoping Mikel Arteta is set to make a host of attacking signings in what remains of the January transfer window are likely to be disappointed. Tuesday’s display of erratic finishing against Newcastle was rendered all the more painful by the sight of long-time transfer target Alexander Isak leading the Gunners’ defence a merry dance.