His absence this season has been very frustrating. He showed last season that he was a top player - but more than that, his attitude on the pitch was second to none. He deserved to play with players who cared as much as he did. His performance against Barcelona showed he could out-perform the very best and his performance in the Carling cup final showed his determination. He had everything going for him and, IMO, he was close to becoming the very best in his position (a position he might not even be suited for).

Now he has missed a year of development at a young age, it's possible he might not get back to the level he was, nevermind the level he couldve been at after this season had he not been injured. He's a true gooner and an Arsenal injury has never annoyed me as much as this one has. Makes me utterly sick.