Manchester City defender Kolo Toure said he left Arsenal because of the team's failure to replace their best players.
'We want to keep our Highbury strength because we know it is vital for us to be successful at the end of the season,' added the Arsenal manager.\n\n
Patrick Vieira, Ray Parlour, Lauren and Martin Keown are all unavailable to the manager for a game against Birmingham City.
Arsenal, as a club, have been charged with misconduct.
Arsenal legends Ray Parlour and Sol Campbell says while it might be difficult for the Gunners to recreate the unbeaten season of 2003-04 they could certainly challenge for the title in the coming season provided the club signs up a couple of good players this season.