Arsenal will back Mikel Arteta in the January transfer market due to fears the club is sliding into a relegation battle.
But the underfire boss is fighting to quell emerging disquiet from members of his squad amid the club's dreadful season thus far.
After an encouraging draw against Southampton in midweek, the pressure on Arteta intensified on Saturday as his team lost to Everton.
In the short-term, at least, the Arsenal hierarchy are unequivocally backing the Spaniard despite their alarming slide down the table.
Funds will be made available to Arteta to strengthen the team when the transfer window re-opens, with a creative midfielder a priority for the Gunners.