Mikel Arteta will not be able to operate with total freedom in the January transfer market thanks to Raheem Sterling and fellow Arsenal struggler Neto.

The contest initially had an Arsenal vs. Everton feel to it, as Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna switched to a 5-4-1 setup in the hope of nullifying the Gunners' attackers, just as Sean Dyche 's team did at the Emirates two weeks ago.

Raheem Sterling has reportedly made a decision over his future ahead of the January transfer window amid his dismal spell on loan at Arsenal. Sterling has failed to make much of an impact on the pitch since joining the Gunners in a temporary switch from Chelsea in August.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an injury update on the first-team squad following the 1-0 win over Ipswich Town in the Premier League.The Gunners picked up their third victory in all

Arsenal's final game of 2024, a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, was a serious wake-up call to Mikel Arteta and those working alongside him ahead of the January transfer window. Kai Havertz's 12th goal of the campaign was the difference at the Emirates Stadium to keep the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal are set to be without Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling for the coming weeks with the January transfer window less than a week away