"The January transfer window opens for business in just under a month, on Jan. 1 2026, and the Premier League's traditional Big Six -- Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur -- all have issues to address heading into the second half of the season. Arsenal are attempting to hold off the chasing pack to win a first title since 2004, while City and Chelsea are both close enough to the Gunners to overtake Mikel Arteta's side between now and May."
"Arteta has built the strongest Arsenal squad since Arsène Wenger's Invincibles delivered the club's last Premier League title in 2003-04 and a £250 million summer spending spree has put them in pole position to be crowned champions this season. Injuries have restricted Ødegaard to just four league starts and three substitute appearances so far this season, and despite his absence, Arsenal have opened a five-point lead at the top. But without the Norway international, Arsenal lack creativity and invention in midfield and that could haunt them later in the season if they fail to sign reliable cover and Ødegaard continues to struggle"
The January transfer window opens on Jan. 1, 2026. The Premier League's traditional Big Six all face squad issues heading into the second half of the season. Arsenal lead the table after heavy summer investment but lack midfield creativity when Ødegaard is injured, having used him sparingly so far. Manchester City and Chelsea remain close enough to overtake Arsenal before May. Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham spent significantly in summer yet underperformance and poor results leave their coaches needing solutions. Directors of football and recruitment teams at top clubs are preparing January moves that could determine season outcomes.
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