The start of the January transfer window is fast approaching, and after four months of the 2023-24 season, clubs will have a strong idea of where they need to recruit to bolster their chances ahead of the back end of the campaign.
A number of teams have also suffered multiple injuries, with the likes of Newcastle and Liverpool and Tottenham struggling for bodies on the ground at times.
For those at the top of the pile, such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester City, reinforcements could prove the difference between a piece of history and settling for a spot in the top four.