Mikel Arteta was comfy in midfield: Arsenal 3 West Brom 0

Mikel Arteta was comfy in midfield: Arsenal 3 West Brom 0

 Arteta has finally scored his first goal at the Emirates in an Arsenal shirt, Wenger said: “Arteta  is like Ryan Giggs" However, despite Arteta showing that he is a classic midfielder, he has a mamoth task to gain entry into Spain's starting eleven and topple the likes of Xavi, Iniesta and Cesc Fabregas to mention a few.

Arteta plays deep midfield position and his primary role is to get the ball to the forwards. A change of nationality could be the only way for Arteta to shine in national colors. 


Van Persie scored the opener and Thomas Vermaelen scored his first goal in two years to make it 2 - 0. Arteta then scored a classy 15-yard effort which landed into the bottom corner of the net.


Arsene had this to say after the game. “Mikel is an important player in our team. When we need to keep the ball, Mikel can do that. With Jack Wilshere missing, Mikel is really a player who allows you to keep the ball when it is needed.”


All Arsenal needs to do now is maintain this form and avoid losing points. Arsenal occupies spot 7 with 19 points. The gooners are 12 points behind log leaders Manchester City which is just for game wins away.