Mikel Arteta was frustrated at a lack of guile from his Arsenal in a goalless draw at home to Burnley and the Gunners boss did not seem optimistic he will be able to bring in reinforcements this month.
Arsenal were looking to move level to go fourth in the Premier League by overcoming a Burnley team that had lost their last two away games 3-1.
However, the Clarets held firm at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with Nick Pope making some fine saves and Alexandre Lacazette spurning a glorious opportunity.
It means Arsenal head into the Premier League s winter break sitting in sixth, while Burnley are bottom but hold between two and four games in hand on their relegation rivals.
The Gunners had 20 attempts, with five hitting the target, yet they have now failed …