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Their fluid 4-3-3 system suited van Persie. It doesn't suit Eduardo or any of their other strikers. Eduardo needs someone to play off, he's not suited as a lone striker. Vela is a good prospect but he's clearly not ready. Bendtner has ability but he's far too inconsistent and seems to have a poor attitude.
van Persie is hard-working, links up play well, and is intelligent and experienced compared to the other Arsenal strikers. He's a big loss.
Arsenal also seem to crumble in the biggest of matches. I don't know whether that's down to a lack of experience, lack of leadership, or if they are really just not good enough.
I think Arsenal will finish 3rd, but the real title challengers will be United and Chelsea.
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