Arsenal Formation Without Cesc Fabregas: Nothing Looks Right

It's official, we have lost our midfield genius for almost the rest of the season. Cesc Fabregas has been lucky with injuries in the past; however, it seems the luck has finally run out.

There is another week to go before the transfer window opens and Wenger can buy an appropriate replacement (really?). Let us have a look at the possible squad lineups for the Aston Villa game that Wenger is likely to bring out:

Formation No. 1

4-1-4-1

           Almunia

Sagna Gallas Djourou Clichy

            Toure

Nasri Dennilson Song Diaby

          Van Persie

Advantages

a) Best possible midfield combination

b) Extra defensive ability of the squad

c) Nasri and Diaby add to attacking flare

Disadvantages

a) Lack of attacking midfielder

b) Lack of passing ability

c) Inconsistent mid field

d) Van Persie up alone? You never know.

Wenger will never field this midfield—it's not his style. So it's rejected.

Formation No. 2

4-5-1

             Almunia

Sagna Toure Gallas Clichy

Ramsey/Nasri  Dennilson Song Nasri/Diaby

            Van Persie

             Bendtner

Well this only looks good on paper. There is no width, there is no good free kick taker, and, well, can Bendtner really score? Ramsey is too young...and, well, we need to take care of the pace of Villa forwards.

Formation No. 3

4-3-3

         Almunia

Sagna Gallas Toure Clichy

   Dennilson Song nasri

   Robin Bendttner Vela

Hmmm...interesting; sorry, though—not Wenger's style.

Formation No. 4 (The One Wenger Will Really Play)

4-4-2

            Almunia

Sagna Gallas Djourou Clichy

Nasri Dennilson Song Diaby

      Robin   Bendtner

Well there seems to be a terrible lack of creativity and goal scorers and pass makers and, well, as an Arsenal fan I am just hoping the magic works.

Note: Wenger may push Ramsey in Fabregas' role, and that would be fun to see.

What do you guys think?