Arsenal opted not to splash out £85million to sign Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres in the summer transfer window and the Swedish striker continues to score goals at a ridiculous rate

Arsenal sporting director Edu has reportedly identified four transfer targets to improve Mikel Arteta 's squad when the market reopens. The Gunners have undergone a rebuilding process over the last few years to successfully transform into Premier League title contenders.

The expectation – perhaps the fear – had been that Manchester City against Arsenal would be like their two league meetings last season: of undoubted high quality and tension, but a little tepid, lacking the blood and thunder to live long in the memory for neutrals.