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.

During an interview with Sky Sports after the match, Arteta said his side’s performance in the opening stages at Anfield was “unacceptable” and fell short of the standards t

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described his team's performance against Liverpool as "unacceptable", despite the fact they game from 2-0 down to clinch an important point at Anfield.