Despite pleas from club icon Thierry Henry for a new striker, Arsenal appear set to bypass the January transfer window without adding to their attacking line-up. The Gunners bolstered their title aspirations with a resounding 5-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, keeping them within striking distance of Liverpool.

Arsenal have long been keen to add a new striker to their squad following Gabriel Jesus’ long-term injury but the Gunners have so far endured a quiet January window to the dismay of Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry agreed with his fellow pundits that the former Chelsea star was struggling with confidence but also defended him over his decision to pass to Odegaard for the opener. ‘We talked about lack of confidence, he looked for a better option,’ the Arsenal legend began.