Arsenal FC: 3 Conclusions from the Gunners' Internationals

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal with the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on August 20, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

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This international week was an eventful one for Arsenal fans as Arsenal players figured spectacularly for their respective national sides. New signing Park Chu Young grabbed a hat trick as South Korea demolished Lebanon, 6-0. Robin Van Persie had a total of four goals in a game with an even more ridiculous scoreline of 11-0 in Holland's victory against San Marino.

Captain of his national side, Aaron Ramsey scored for Wales and delivered a virtuoso performance against Montengero in a win against a side containing Vucinic and Stevan Jovetic. Andrey Arshavin also starred as Russia defeated Macedonia 1-0, with the goal by Igor Semshov.

It Might Be Beneficial to Play Robin Van Persie on the Right

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Robin Van Persie of Arsenal looks dejected after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 28, 2011 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

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I realize it was only San Marino, but Robin seems to have a real threat when cutting in from the left, and he seems lackluster as a lone front man at the moment.

Putting him on the left might also keep Walcott out of the team, and trust me, that is no great harm done. I believe that Robin has the dribbling skill and tactical discipline to play on the left.

If Robin Plays on the Right, It Leaves Space for Young to Take His Place

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - SEPTEMBER 02: Park Chu-Young of South Korea reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Asian 3rd Qualifier match between South Korea and Lebanon at Goyang stadium on September 2, 2011 in Goyang, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-J

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Again, I realise it was only Lebanon, but Park did showcase his pace and exquisite touch. Park seems to be a quality striker and moving RvP out to the left means leaving out Walcott and playing him (an option I'd like Wenger to take) in the center.

Aaron Will Fight for His Place

CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Aaron Ramsey of Wales in action during the UEFA EURO 2012 group G qualifying match between Wales and Montenegro at the Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2011 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

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Ramsey is a brilliant player. His passing, vision and dribbling skill make him a formidable captain and a force to be reckoned with. He was influential for the Welsh team tonight, being the focal point of many of their moves and scoring a goal as well as combining well with Craig Bellamy and Gareth Bale to create fluid play—the kind that Gary Speed wanted.

It is obvious from this performance that Ramsey is under a lot of pressure to fulfill his untapped potential. You can also say that form the demanding nature of this performance that Aaron Ramsey would be prepared to fight for his place with new arrivals Benayoun and Arteta arriving.

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