Arsenal have been training with different players leading the line and not just midfielder Mikel Merino, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as the club grapples with an injury crisis that has left them without a recognised striker available.

Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal have several options to start upfront against West Ham on Saturday after problem-solving in training.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta discuss' PSV, playing Merino as a striker and chasing Liverpool 21/02/2025 Sobha Realty Training Ground, London, UK

The draw for the Champions League last 16 is complete with the tie of the round pitting Premier League leaders Liverpool against French champions Paris Saint-Germain. Holders Real Madrid face city rivals Atletico while the top two in the Bundesliga meet. By comparison, the likes of Arsenal and Barcelona have been handed favourable draws.

Liverpool topped the league phase of the competition with seven wins from their eight matches, and must now topple the French champions to progress. Arsenal will face Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, who knocked out Juventus in the play-off round.

Mikel Arteta says Raheem Sterling "has to" have a big influence on the Premier League title race. Arsenal are currently without key attacking options due to injury and when asked if the 30-year-old can still have a big impact on Arsenal's season,

Arsenal are currently without a number of their forwards but Mikel Arteta has challenged Raheem Sterling to step up and help fire the Gunners to the Premier League title