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We sold Arsenal Arteta just as he was on the wane. They never saw close to his best. He was superb for us for a long, long time, comfortably one of our best midfielders of recent years. He got a bad injury and never quite got back to his best, age became a factor too. The fact he could still play comfortably in Arsenal’s midfield for a good few years says something about his own ability and something about Arsenal’s decline at that time.
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yeah I was talking to a young Arsenal fan about this. I couldn't believe Arteta was called a Legend. My point was that players like Arteta and Corzola being lauded at Arsenal was a sure sign things were on the decline. Like when Liverpool were loving Didi Hamaan , Hypia and Dirk Kuyt. None of these players were bad but all represent a distinct lowering of standards.