Wenger to shop around despite happiness with Nacho

Manager Arsene Wenger accepts Arsenal will have “to be creative” in the January transfer window – but has complete faith Nacho Monreal can provide “quality” cover in central defence.

The Gunners have seen their squad decimated by injuries, with England midfielder Jack Wilshere ruled out for three months after ankle surgery earlier this week and captain Mikel Arteta set to be sidelined by a calf problem.