Quote Originally Posted by Alpha View Post
Arteta is a good player . But it is hard to notice his contribution . If you compare his to Cesc then you will be disappointed as Mikel is not that kind of player . But if you can remember Gilberto , then you can understand what Arteta is : The '' new invisible wall " . When arteta plays we take him for granted and don't see his importance to the team . When he doesn't play and we struggle and we start wishing he was there . Credit where it is deserved .
Arteta isnt and never has been a DM though like Gilberto.

At Everton, he was their creative midfield player and his set pieces were very good.

At Arsenal, he rarely makes a pass forward and his set pieces are awful

Even Gilberto played his part offensively. Arteta doesnt. Hes been a failure. Not a major one such as Benayoun, Park, Jenkinson but a flop nontheless