Spurs conquered but Arteta will know profligacy in front of goal needs rectifying

It’s clear no team with realistic trophy ambitions can afford Arsenal's profligacy in front goal.

PROBLEM POSITION: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the Premier League match. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Mikel Arteta could consider this job done. Victory over their north London rivals moved Arsenal up to second place and closed the gap at the top of the Premier League table to four points.

The head coach, though, will know that if his side is to increase the pressure on Liverpool at the head of the table they must demonstrate a more effective cutting edge. And this performance will have only added to Arteta’s determination to add to his squad this month.