OXFORD United’s displays over Christmas have left Karl Robinson reconsidering some of his January transfer plans.

The U’s victory at Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday stretched their unbeaten run to seven matches and ensured they completed December without losing a game.

It followed the 2-0 home win over AFC Wimbledon on Boxing Day, when Robinson revealed he wanted to sign two of his four transfer targets early in the window – which opens on Saturday.

United’s head coach said earlier this month there would be multiple exits to make room for new arrivals, with only one space currently free in his squad.

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But Robinson admitted his side’s performances in the past five days have changed his thinking.

“It’s now about whether I want to do something,” he said.

“Sometimes you say things as a manager for some players to hear.

“I still want four players and I’ve never changed that.

“But there’s a number of things I might not do now that I thought I might do a week ago.”

Robinson wants to sign two wingers, a centre back and another player in an unconfirmed position during the window.

But new EFL rules, which came in this season, limit squads to a maximum of 22 players aged over 21, with United on 21 when Joel Cooper’s loan to Linfield goes through.

This means Robinson would have to make room if he wants to secure all four targets, through players exiting the club permanently or on loan, or leaving people out of his registered squad.

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Those on the fringes of the United team may have been looking over their shoulders, but the U's showed their strength in depth at Plymouth.

Robinson name-checked Anthony Forde, Mark Sykes, Jamie Hanson and Sean Clare for their performances at Home Park, despite the quartet's lack of game time in recent weeks.

He said: “It’s a sign the squad is very together, when people have a willingness to put a shift in.

“We’re a young team that’s still developing – we’re a close group and we really care for each other and the football club.”