Mikel Arteta has revealed the two ‘main reasons’ he believes Arsenal fell short in the Premier League title race for the third year in a row. The Gunners are on course for a third successive second-place finish in the Premier League after failing to keep pace with champions Liverpool.

The Gunners are looking to strengthen their squad this summer after their search for major silverware stretched to five years. Arsenal’s priority is to sign a new striker, but they are also in the market for a winger and backup goalkeeper.