Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sent a very clear message to owner Stan Kroenke on Wednesday night, reiterating that he will need “more resources” and “more players” to deal with the demands of the second half of the season.
The Gunners find themselves top of the Premier League and through to the last 16 of the Europa League, boosting their aspirations of returning to the Champions League stage after a five-year absence.
However, as Arteta and his side found out last season, things can change very quickly if you are under-equipped to get the job done. Heading into the north London derby, Arsenal were just one win away from securing a top-four finish, but a lack of quality and depth led to a drop in form at the worst possible moment.
