The Spaniard delivered an honest assessment of the transfer window ahead of the defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.
It is a situation that will surely annoy Arteta, who had expressed disappointment when a striker failed to arrive in January.
“You’ve got some of the younger ones who are coming for the first time, getting a feel for what it takes to be an Arsenal first-team player, and then you’ve got some of the older lads who have been in and around supporting them before.
Mikel Arteta frustration with Arsenal's latest injury crisis is clear, with Kai Havertz now OUT until next season.
They did push to sign a new forward in the January transfer window, but saw a £60million bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa.
