Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club are prepared to ease their injury problems by “actively looking” at signing new players when the transfer window reopens next month. Arteta could be without as many as four defenders for his side’s pivotal Premier League match against Aston Villa at the Emirates on Tuesday. Arteta’s squad depth has been tested this season, with a number of players ruled out for significant spells through injury. Jurrien Timber missed Arsenal’s 2-1 victory against Brighton (Nick Potts/PA)And after spending in excess of £250million on eight new summer arrivals, the Spaniard has not ruled out further reinforcements in January. We will watch the last game back (against Villa) and I have a few ideas on things that we have to do better.

Source: Irish Examiner December 29, 2025 17:42 UTC