NOTTINGHAM -- Tuesday's 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest underlined the fine margins Arsenal will live and die by in this Premier League title race. The Gunners are almost certain to end the January transfer window without the attacking addition many called for at its outset, a judgement call informed heavily by financial constraints but also a belief that Arsenal's existing options can get them over the line.
A year ago, Arsenal pursued cheaper alternatives when priced out of their leading targets but this time, with Brentford's Ivan Toney and Wolves' Pedro Neto deemed out of reach, manager Mikel Arteta has chosen to entrust his forwards with the task of overhauling Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the table.