Wenger could seek new striker

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepts the club will have to buy a new striker in the January transfer window if Nicklas Bendtner’s ankle injury proves a long-term problem.

Bendtner had been seen as a solid back-up to lead frontman Olivier Giroud and came off the bench to score a late goal which helped beat Cardiff on New Year’s Day, only to sprain his ankle in the process as the Gunners moved back to the top of the Barclays Premier League.