We do need him, It's important that we get a natural dictator in the middle of the park, someone who can control possession and has the ability to pass both short and long. Arteta could do it but he's on the wings, Fernandes could do it but he's gone. Osman and Pienaar are tidy players but there not players who are going to run games.
In Europe this type of players are needed and in the Prem someone who can pick up and slow down a game is key. Liverpool have players like Alonso and Gerrard, Cheslea have Deco, Man utd have Scholes and Carrick whereas Arsenal have Fabregas.
I'd say getting Moutinho or someone of his ilk is just as important as getting a ball winning dominant defensive midfielder.
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