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Dan Marsh

Arsenal told they're five players off mounting title challenge - including new striker

Glen Johnson has warned Mikel Arteta that Arsenal still need five more players - including a top striker - before they're in a position to challenge for the Premier League title again.

Arsenal were a mainstay at the summit of English football during the late 90s and early 2000s under Arsene Wenger, but the Gunners have fallen on hard times since the Frenchman stepped down. However, under Arteta, the Londoners are on track to finally muscle their way back into the Champions League after a multi-year absence from Europe's premier competition.

Arteta's charges are currently in fourth spot, a point ahead of Manchester United in the race for the final Champions League berth - but crucially, the Gunners have three games in hand on Ralf Rangnick's side. Their top-four credentials will be put to the ultimate test when they tackle Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

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