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Arsenal are willing to progress through the final months of the season without adding a striker to their ranks, after the club opted against making an addition on transfer deadline day.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's fall from grace has been dramatic and ultimately led to the Gabonese leaving the Emirates Stadium for Barcelona in a free transfer on deadline day.

That has left manager Mikel Arteta with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah as his only two recognised options up front.

It is a risk, but one the Gunners are clearly willing to take. Although many supporters suggested that a new striker was an absolute must, perhaps Manchester City and Liverpool offer an insight into why that is not quite the case.

Pep Guardiola has been working without a recognised striker for the last 18 months, with Sergio Aguero suffering from a number of injuries before departing the club on a free transfer last summer.

City searched for replacements and attempted to lure Harry Kane but rather than signing any player to fill the void, Guardiola pressed on and his club are still searching for a player who is suitable.

At Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp has worked without a recognised no.9 for most of his tenure, having converted Roberto Firmino from a no.10 into a false nine of sorts upon his arrival.

Players such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota have helped with how the Reds score goals, but Liverpool have largely been without a true striker