By AFPMore by this AuthorLONDONRiding high until two weeks ago, Arsenal's season has taken a sudden downturn that has thrown the focus firmly onto the club's plans for the January transfer window. "Of course we conceded five goals but I think we as a team made too many mistakes. It's the first game of the year and on Tuesday we want to beat Fulham at home. Arsenal's problems have not been restricted to their back line, but the frailties suggest Emery needs to bolster his defence in the transfer window. "I don't know if it's big or not big, but it's his knee," said Emery when quizzed about the playmaker's absence.

Source: Daily Nation December 31, 2018 12:22 UTC