Arsenal may not have been the busiest of clubs when it comes to the January window, but Mikel Arteta will know that this particular one could shape the club’s season.
With the Gunners five points clear at the top of the Premier League table and through to the last 16 of the Europa League, the team finds itself ahead of schedule. However, the question remains - have they got enough tools to get the job done? If their current bench is anything to go by, then no is the answer.
Despite searching for a winning goal against Newcastle on Monday, Arteta decided to stick with those on the pitch instead of turning to the likes of Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos and academy talent Nathan Butler-Oyedeji. It’s a decision that would have sent a strong message to sporting director Edu and a reminder of the lack of attacking quality available.
