For Manchester United another trophy has past them by and several of their problems on Sunday can be attributed to the lack of a prolific frontman.
It was Bruno Fernandes who brought the team level when Fulham had taken the lead at Old Trafford, only for the west Londoners to secure victory in a penalty shootout. Rasmus Hojlund began the game leading the line, but he was withdrawn with teenager Chido Obi his replacement.
Hardly the most glowing indictment, taking the Dane off with the game still needing to be won. Zirkzee was unable to fire a spark into United's attack and the Dutchman was one of two players to miss in the shootout in front of the Stretford End.
Hojlund and Zirkzee are the two main strikers in Manchester, but between them they can boast just five Premier League goals this season. The team have had to look elsewhere for goals but the lack of a regular source remains a major issue.
Ruben Amorim is expected to go into the market this summer with a striker high on his priority list. Given, the whole structure and make-up of United's team doesn't lend itself to creating bucket loads of chances for a No 9, but an elite forward would certainly add a lot.
The question for those at Old Trafford is who they choose to target. Arsenal too will be in the market for a frontman in a matter of months, increasing the competition.
Wayne Rooney, the most prolific forward in United's history, believes they should go after a former player in Danny Welbeck, who left the club in 2014. He's now scoring goals for Brighton and, whilst not the most fashionable name, Rooney claim he would "still like to see him here playing".
Mirror Football takes a look at the option for United, both obvious and left-field as the club look for value in the market.
Viktor Gyokeres
The name on everyone's lips when Amorim first arrived in Manchester. It was the current boss who decided to sign the Swede from Coventry City several years ago and it proved an inspired decision with Gyokeres now among the most sought after strikers in Europe. He will, again, hit huge numbers and Sporting Lisbon are somewhat resigned to his sale. The player himself wants European football, which means United may only be able to pursue him if they win the Europa League.
Benjamin Sesko
This is certainly a man high on Arsenal's wishlist so it may be a case of who acts first. The RB Leipzig forward has been on the radar of English sides for several years and has continued his development in Germany.
Leipzig have proved they will cash in on their top talent, as per their business model and, after choosing to stay put in the past, Sesko may feel now is the time to make that next step.
Danny Welbeck
Given his debut by Sir Alex Ferguson years ago. He was sold to Arsenal by Louis van Gaal but has proved to be a shrewd operator in the Premier League. Welbeck has continued to score goals, including against his former team. He wouldn't command a massive fee and may relish the chance to play back at the club where he first began. A signing that may not turn heads around Europe, but United need someone who is effective, not who will create headlines.
Matheus Cunha
Wolves protected themselves when they convinced him to pen a new deal with their striker now having a £62m release clause. Cunha has been the brightest light at Molineux and has continued to prove himself against the top clubs. He scored when Wolves downed the Manchester outfit earlier this year and, before scoring at Liverpool, Arne Slot insisted he had the quality to play for a top outfit in the Premier League.
However, there are questions over his temperament after a second outburst of the season saw him shown a red card during Wolves' FA Cup defeat to Bournemouth,
Jonathan David
It is a name that has been thrown about in Manchester and the Lille forward, who has scored 21 times this season, is a man out of contract in the summer. Given the well publicised issues and problems to do with PSR adding a forward on a free would be a shrewd move.
David scored in the Champions League at Liverpool earlier this season and his career is very much on an upward curve.
Victor Osimhen
His days at Napoli are all but over after the club went all in on Romelu Lukaku, which forced the Nigerian to head out and spend the season on loan at Galatasaray. One thing he guarantees is goals and in Turkey has scored 22 times ahead of a big decision this summer. He won't come cheap but Napoli equally want to get him off their books so there is certainly room for some smart negotiation.
Liam Delap
Much like Welbeck, not a name who is going to turn heads around Europe, but Delap has proved he can cut it in the Premier League. Despite Ipswich's struggles their frontman has continued to be a huge threat and scored against some of the top sides.
He left Manchester City to pursue his career ambitions and is something of a throwback as a strong, powerful and direct No 9. Having a former blue lead the line in red would also be tempting for those at United, especially if he proves to be a success.
Alexander Isak
It seems very unlikely given the money involved, but the club will certainly keep tabs. Newcastle are determined to hold onto the Swede and they have years left on his contract as they demand a fee well in excess of £100million. Whilst Isak is worth that, it remains to be seen if United in their current predicament could afford the player.
Bryan Mbeumo
He's remained whilst the likes of Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney have left him over the years and now he's very much the main man. He's understood to be on United's shortlist and Mbeumo has hit double figures for Brentford in the top flight for the first time - sitting on 15 at present - which comfortably puts him ahead of anyone in Manchester.
The Bees have demanded top dollar for their players in the past, but the lure of Manchester may well turn the player's head and he also provides the type of wide threat that could suit the system in Manchester.
Harry Kane
He will soon conclude his second season at Bayern Munich and, with the Bavarians look good at the top of the Bundesliga, could finally land the trophy he so craves. That was a huge motivating factor in his move to Germany, but there is the anticipation that he will eventually return to England with more records on his mind.
It was well publicised that a release clause exists in his deal, albeit that comes into play when the next January window comes about, so United's pursuit of Kane may have to wait for now.