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Arsenal squad must fix their defensive issues, says Wenger

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Arsene Wenger hopes his current squad can turn things around

Arsenal boss hoping for a positive turn around in their team’s performances this season despite of not strengthening their defensive options in the January transfer window.

The Gunners have slipped eight points off the Champions League qualification places after only one win in their last five premier league games. We must solve our defensive frailties from within if we are going to challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, says Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat to relegation battling Swansea City only highlighted Arsenal’s problems at the back further – costly errors from Nacho Monreal and Petr Cech gifted the Swans victory. Wenger termed their performance as “very poor” with “no rational explanation” for the goals they conceded at the Liberty Stadium.

Arsenal have been linked with rumours about a defensive signing. The London club reportedly tried to bring in West Brom’s central defender Jonny Evans on the deadline day to provide a further option in defence but that bid failed, leaving Wenger to challenge his side to improve defensively with the current squad.

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Wenger:

“January has been a very difficult month for us, it has been disappointing on the pitch, we have no room for any more defeats, it is important we respond quickly.”

“I believe we have to find an internal solution to our defensive problems, that’s everyone putting more effort in.

“It is not a lack of effort, but a lack of focus in vital moments of games, sometimes we do it well, sometimes not.”

“At Swansea we had 75 per cent possession, but we forgot to defend when we lost the ball.”

“It’s a team problem, and it is about taking individual responsibility for defensive roles.”

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