Does Mikel Arteta want a striker?
Well, having had a bid rejected for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins earlier in the day, Arteta stuck Kai Havertz — his only recognised striker — on the bench on Wednesday night.
Against Girona, that’s no qualms. Arsenal’s second goal, a stunning finish by teenager Ethan Nwaneri, was the highlight. It confirmed a spot in the top eight for the Gunners, which puts them automatically through to the Champions League last 16.
But, more widely, the starting line-up reflected a clear message to the north London club’s hierarchy: get that cash ready.