Wenger: 50/50 chance of signing new striker

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he may be forced to step up his search for a new striker should Nicklas Bendtner take longer to recover from a groin injury.

With Holland forward Robin van Persie sidelined until April at the earliest because of an ankle injury sustained while on international duty and Theo Walcott also struggling for full match fitness, the Gunners are rather light in attack.