If the ribbons are to be red and white of an Arsenal variety on the Premier League trophy, it will be down to Mikel Arteta ’s two secret weapons waiting in reserve. It’s no surprise the north Londoners’ dip in form has coincided with the absence of talisman Bukayo Saka, who went down injured during a match against Crystal Palace in mid-December.

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There’s no shortage of twists and turns in this Premier League title race. But surely few could have predicted that West Ham would secure a 1-0 away victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday to cast further doubt over Arsenal’s title hopes.