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"He even had a couple of other opportunities, half opportunities he took quite well as well. His movement, his hold-up play... he seems big, he seems strong."

It also allows Arsenal to utilise the strengths of their individuals, with Raya boasting excellent kicking abilities targeting a tall and impressive hold-up player in Havertz.

United's tendency to go long, overloading the wide areas, may therefore pose a challenge City will need to be aware of, particularly if they can find a player with the hold-up quality of Bryan Mbeumo.

Fellow new arrival Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, signed from Chelsea for an initial £24m, averages more chances created per game than any Everton player since the start of last season, while young centre-forward Thierno Barry, a £27m arrival from Villareal, has impressed with his hold-up play in four appearances.

But the hold-up has triggered more questions from outside.