These last preseason games have shown how much we need a creative midfielder with Arteta injured and a better defence.

Guys please do not take much from these games- they are a fitness exercise, that is all. This will be like an FA cup final for the Blackpool boys- just a work out for us.

Perfect!Jo's gone off, Ankle injury

I agree and have noticed this for some time. Peanut soften the blow when Arteta was absent. But when both are absent we are sorry looking in midfield. Not trying to be gloomy put the proofs in the pudding.![]()