Arsenal's loss in the Carabao Cup against Liverpool has handed further issues to Mikel Arteta, with Thomas Partey now suspended for the Premier League clash against Burnley after he was sent off after coming on as a second-half substitute.
The return of the Ghana midfielder had initially provided a boost to the Gunners' depleted ranks but his suspension, with Granit Xhaka also sidelined, highlights the ongoing issues in north London.
January business has so far orientated around outgoing deals and, while that is set to continue, there's also a significant push for new signings.
