Being able to pass and create as well as sit deep and defend would add an extra step to our game —
Arteta sits deep and passes but has nowhere near the defensive prowess we need so we really do need that combination
player to step up beyond that second
tier of football.
In 2013/14 — when Aaron got fatigued / injured around December we started to drop as a team because he was so pivotal in that midfield, his backup being
Arteta (a decent
player who gets his fair share of flack, but is not top
tier if we're being honest) wasn't able to step up to the plate and deliver both performance wise and in the goals department.