Arsenal legend Ian Wright reckons his former club are not good enough to challenge for any silverware.
Arsene Wenger's youngsters have now lost their last two Barclays Premier League games against Manchester United and Chelsea to put their title race in serious jeopardy .
Speaking in his weekly column with The Sun, the former England ace bemoaned: "After managing just one point from a possible nine, Arsenal have proved they are no longer serious title contenders.
"My worry is that within just a few weeks, Arsene Wenger's team will have nothing whatsoever to play for this season.
"The poor run started with a 3-1 loss at Stoke in the FA Cup. Arsenal put out a weakened side but they are not in a strong enough position to field lesser teams away to fellow Premier League sides in a cup competition.
"Then there was the draw with Villa followed by the two defeats to Manchester United and Chelsea.
"Arsenal have now played the top two twice this season and lost all four matches. They've scored just twice and let in 10 and that's just not good enough. It shows weakness all round."
Wright went on to point out the problem areas for the Gunners which starts from the fact that they do not have a good enough striker to lead the forward line.
He added: "Although they have been unlucky with Robin van Persie's injury, the need for a prolific central striker was evident on Sunday.
"Andrey Arshavin missed a good opportunity which someone like Jermain Defoe would have put away. But even had they scored, I still think Chelsea would have won.
"There are not enough strong, experienced players within the group. Wenger needs to bring in quality right through the spine of the team, with a new keeper, striker, midfielder and central defender all required.
"It's all very well bringing back Sol Campbell, who has been a fantastic player. But I'd like to have seen Wenger bring in a younger version of Sol in the January transfer window."
The former Gunner also revealed that his big worry for the club is the day when their superstars decide to leave for greener pastures in search of silverware.
"I still fear there will be a time when Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Vermaelen and Arshavin will wonder whether they stand a chance of winning anything and decide to move on elsewhere. Hopefully, I'll be proved wrong.
"Some Arsenal fans are already asking whether Wenger should call time but even if he moved on, no top manager would go to the Emirates without major money to spend.
"Yet the frustrating thing is his team continue to carve out some wonderful football." he concluded.
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