Arsenal had a rare weekend off with the postponement of the north London derby, but that only highlighted the issues within Mikel Arteta's squad.
The Gunners have seen their ranks depleted by injuries, suspension and the African Cup of Nations, though they've attracted criticism as outgoing deals continue to be agreed.
The mid-week Carabao Cup fixture against Liverpool is the latest tie to now be under scrutiny, as Arsenal continue to push for signings behind the scenes.
