Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams says Arsene Wenger needs to buy experience for a chance of competing for trophies this season.

He said: "I think they are missing a couple of players, I really do, if they are going to challenge.

"They need experience right down the spine of the team - which would give them the platform and that bit of stability to get the right balance."

Not that Adams has lost total faith in his long-time mentor.

He added: "What I do know is that Arsene has a fantastic team of people out there working hard. More often than not, Wenger gets it right!"