Or he is Arshavin's replacement.
Just watching ESPN, Gabby Marcotti saying Podolski is a huge gamble of a signing, considering the price and the fact that he had only a year left on the contract, and that he hasnt achieved on the big stage
He won't be on the bench. He will play on the left with Theo on the right. Maybe Oxlade will be groomed for CM as well and take over from Rosicky whenever he's sold.