Both Liverpool and Arsenal failed to make any signings during the January transfer window. It wasn't for a lack of trying from the Gunners though, leaving Mikel Arteta less than happy.

MIKEL ARTETA is really “disappointed” Arsenal messed up the January transfer window. But the Gunners boss says “powerhouse” Kai Havertz can carry their attack until the end of the season —

Arsenal will be relying on Kai Havertz more than they wanted to. The January transfer window was supposed to bring relief to a Gunners squad stricken by injuries in

Mikel Arteta admits he is disappointed over Arsenal not adding to squad in transfer window despite lack of forward options but praises club's discipline too

In each of the past four Premier League campaigns, Arsenal have recorded more points than the season before: from a nadir of 56 points (eighth) after Arteta took over midway through the 2019-20, to 61 points (eighth), to 69 points (fifth), to 84 points (second) to 89 points (second) last season, just two points behind champions Manchester City.

After the injuries sustained by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners were expected to bring in reinforcements and were heavily linked to the likes of Ollie Watkins, Mathys Tel and Benjamin Sesko.

Mikel Areta says Arsenal had a "clear intention" in the transfer window, but they were still left "disappointed".

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was left frustrated after the club failed to sign a striker in the January transfer window, but he was in agreement with the decision