Former Arsenal captain Frank McLintock has vented his frustration at Arsene Wenger for failing to sign a frontman during the course of the summer transfer window.
The 73-year-old insisted that the Gunners must bolster their offensive line in January if they harbour realistic hopes of claiming the Premier League title in May.
"I was very disappointed that we didn't get another centre-forward before the season started," he told Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek programme.
"We've only got (Olivier) Giroud and sometimes Lukas Podolski can play in that position, but he's not as good when playing as a centre-forward - he looked quite lost and it's the same with Theo Walcott.
Giroud has excelled this term, scoring eight, but Arsenal have form when it comes to crucial players spending extended periods on the touchline and their depth, or lack thereof, is a worry.
McLintock added: "If Giroud gets injured for any length of time, then all the good work that has been done already could go out of the window.”
"Very much so I'd like Arsene Wenger to be active in January.
"We have a history at Arsenal of long-term injuries and if that happens to Giroud then unless we get someone in January.... but I think the club is well aware of that.
"You can't have any weaknesses in your team (if you want to win the title) and that's a potential weakness."
