Key man Payet was absent for two months, while tricky loanee Manuel Lanzini and Diafra Sakho have all spent extended spells on the side - lines. (squawka.com)
I want to say that Jack Wilshere is a more consistent creative threat, but his injuries mean that he isn't usually available for extended spells in the first - team. (justarsenal.com)
Or, if you are a pessimist, be prepared for extended spell in no man's land (à la the Súper Dépor team of the 90s) (justarsenal.com)