Ian Wright has urged Arsenal's board to back Mikel Arteta in the January transfer window in order to save their season.
The Gunners suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat by Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates on Tuesday night.
Arsenal dominated much of the game and although Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli missed big chances, they struggled to break Newcastle down and often looked toothless in attack.
Arteta's side are currently missing star man Bukayo Saka with a hamstring injury, while club captain Martin Odegaard has struggled for form over recent weeks.