MORE THAN MKHITARYAN NEEDED AFTER ARSENAL DEFEAT TO SWANSEA

The Gunners are making moves for world-class attacking players but need to seriously bolster their vulnerable defence
After Olivier Giroud arrived at the Liberty Stadium just hours before his projected move to Chelsea on transfer deadline day, Arsenal showed they'll need more than Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window if they are to secure a top-four spot this season.
Once again, the Gunners defensive frailties were laid bare as Swansea came back from Nacho Monreal’s well-finished opener to beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Liberty Stadium.
Arsene Wenger has already admitted that his team have been distracted by the January transfer business going on in and around the club, but there can be no excuses for another dismal collapse at the hands of a relegation-threatened Premier League side.