Arsenal's 3-1 win over Inter Milan offered a glimpse into Mikel Arteta's striker dilemma. Gabriel Jesus started, showcasing his technical link-up play and scoring twice, including a header from a corner. His performance, on only his third start this season, recalled his electrifying form before recurring injuries.

The contrast with Viktor Gyokeres was stark. The £64m signing, who came off the bench, scored a superb breakaway goal but lacks the all-round game of Jesus. Arsenal's open-play struggles with Gyokeres as the lone striker are clear; their fluency and goal threat have often been superior with Jesus or Merino leading the line.

When fit, Kai Havertz remains Arsenal's first-choice striker, with 24 goal involvements in 31 league starts. His prolonged absence has forced Arteta's hand. The solution may not be a single starter but a tactical shift, using Gyokeres as a super-sub against tiring defences while relying on Jesus or Havertz for intricate build-up play.