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Josh Holland

The major reason Arsenal have transfer advantage over Chelsea for World Cup star Declan Rice

Arsenal are on course to bolster their squad in the January transfer window as their Premier League title race with Manchester City heats up. Mikel Arteta's side are currently eight points clear at the top of the tree and could be busy in the market to ensure they do not drop off.

The Gunners have marked their return to domestic action following the World Cup with two wins and a goalless draw over Newcastle. Despite being without Gabriel Jesus due to injury, Arteta's men have continued their impressive form to stretch their lead over Pep Guardiola's side to eight points.

Despite being top, question marks over Arsenal's squad depth remain and were only compounded by Jesus' World Cup injury. Arteta has hinted that the club are going to be "active" in the January window to "strengthen the team" in January, with Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhaylo Mudryk deemed a priority.

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