Dr. Santa Gives Arsenal Perfect Christmas Present

Arsenal potentially has an incredible team. They have one of the best striker pairs in the world, their midfield contains the likes of world-class players, and they easily boast the best right and left back partnership.

But one thing that always hampers the talented youthful Arsenal squad is injuries.

Arsenal always seem to have a long list of injured players who annoyingly play big roles in the Arsenal lineup.

This season Arsenal's injury list is once again long and annoying, with the likes of Tomas Rosicky, Eduardo, Kolo Toure, and Theo Walcott all out with niggling injuries. But in Arsenal's recent draw with league leaders Liverpool, Arsenal suffered its biggest blow of the season.

Arsenal's captain and midfield maestro Cesc Fabregas suffered a serious knee injury which will keep the Spaniard out for a minimum of three months. 

Many are now saying that Arsenal does not have a hope in hell of winning any trophies now that their hugely talented leader is out for what is potentially the rest of the season.

Fabregas is blessed with an amazing footballing brain and the vision of a hawk. His passing range is of the highest class plus his work ethic is admirable.

As you can see Arsenal will certainly lack a lot of heart in the midfield as well as experience and skill.

It may be a disaster for Arsenal but it does give Arsenal youngsters a chance to show their worth. The likes of Denilson, Aaron Ramsey and Abou Diaby all now have a chance to get some serious experience under their belt and show they have what it takes to step up and really shine.

I am really keen to see Aaron Ramsey get a chance to shine in Fabregas absence. Ramsey is 17 and has amazing talent that we have only seen glimpses of. He has tremendous strength and a good eye. Along with a handy shot and some neat passing the Welshman would be licking his lick at the opportunity of some first team experience.

Abou Diaby and Denilson are also players I would like to see get a run in their more comfortable central midfielder roles rather than out wide. Both are extremely talented but haven't really had the chance to show it off. Hopefully now they can step up and mature.

There is also a huge gaping hole with the leadership of the team.

It is unsure yet who will wear the armband but it will most likely be keeper Manuel Almunia. Personally I would like to see Gael Clichy wear the arm band as I see him as a reliable captain.

Tough times are coming up for Arsenal but I am confident they will get over the hill.