Wenger eyes January recruits for Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could launch a January transfer window raid to keep the Gunners' Premier League title campaign on track after inspirational skipper Cesc Fabregas picked up a worrying injury.

Arsenal's 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday, inspired by two goals from substitute Fabregas, saw Wenger's team preserving third place and very much in contention for the title race.

However, some of the shine of victory over fourth-placed Villa was taken off by the sight of Fabregas going off with what appeared to be a recurrence of a hamstring injury sustained while scoring his and Arsenal's second goal.

Wenger said he was now pondering bringing in new players in January, particularly a striker as forward Robin van Persie is currently sidelined with an ankle injury.

"I've said we will keep our eyes open and if a good opportunity turns up we will do it," he said.

But he admitted he might have to broaden his horizons following a match where Fabregas, who replaced fellow midfielder Denilson (back injury), was only on the field for 28 minutes.

"I will have to look maybe as well at midfielders and how big the damage is," Wenger said.

"If we lose Denilson and Fabregas we will be short there."

Wenger said Fabregas could be out for up to three weeks.

The Spain international transformed the match after coming on in the 57th minute, firing Arsenal in front with a superb free-kick before crowning a fine team move with a cool finish. He then had to go off before Abou Diaby completed victory with a stoppage-time goal.

Despite the concern over Fabregas, Wenger believes his team are well-placed for a title challenge.

"It makes it interesting now," he said.

"We are in a strong position. We can have belief but it's a long way to go and we have to keep our feet on the ground and continue to improve together."