Jack Wilshere has twice attempted to return to training, both times he has broken down. His next attempt at a return will be in three months time.

Thomas Vermaelen has had a tendon removed and will be absent for at least a month.

It seems that as soon as things start to look more positive for Arsenal, something else comes along to counter it, there is only one thing we can do and that is just to get on with it and come out the other side.

I know I am not the only fan that is narked off with this little ego trip by Ivan Gazidis and Tom Fox in a summer which we have made a big profit on players, we are also having to pay more for the privilage of watching them on the pitch. The price of an Arsenal membership also grew to incorporate the new 'Arsenal Player' it looks like they are trying to make the membership more of a package that will interest more than just the fans who go to games.