Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are likely to dip into the transfer market as Shkodran Mustafi suffed an injury during the 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Bournemouth.
The visitors, 13-time winners of the competition, secured a 2-1 triumph at the Vitality Stadium with Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah on target before substitute Sam Surridge grabbed a late consolation in an otherwise one-sided tie.
Arsenal's two goalscorers were the standout performers in a youthful line-up on a night when Arteta's defensive options were further depleted by a serious-looking injury to Mustafi.
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The Spanish tactician confirmed the issue for the German centre-back and revealed the club was keen to bring in players before the January transfer window slams shut.