Arsenal are currently embroiled in a major injury crisis and have picked up another significant problem during a warm weather training camp in Dubai ahead of their next game

Things went from bad to worse when winger Gabriel Martinelli hobbled off with an apparent hamstring injury in the 37th minute, just two days after Arsenal stood pat in the January transfer window despite Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus already out through long-term injuries.

Alex Iwobi was auctioned off by Arsenal chiefs a matter of months before Arteta's appointment. Senior figures in north London may have been pleased with the £35million fee Everton forked out, given that his spell at Goodison Park was steady but certainly not spectacular.