The ex-Toon man slotted it to Leandro Trossard before Kai Havertz flicked it back to Merino who steered it past Pope who made a partial attempt to keep it out. Two minutes later Havertz caused more damage down the left as he drilled the ball to the back post with Bukayo Saka lurking.

Also on the striker market is Alexander Isak - who wants to leave Newcastle - and Liverpool are circling, preparing a massive bid to add the Swede to striking ranks that already contain Hugo Ekitike,

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta would reportedly love to sign Newcastle star Alexander Isak, but the Gunners hierarchy are unlikely to sanction a deal. The striker bagged 23 Premier League goals last season, with only Liverpool star Mohamed Salah finding the back of the net on more occasions in the top flight.

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Arsenal hold an interest in Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, who would help solve that issue of having more creativity from the left. The 27-year-old is also capable of producing the “magic moments” that Arteta has claimed his team lacks. For several reasons, Isak joining Liverpool would ramp up the pressure on Arsenal to sign Eze.