Has Wenger taken a gamble on Arteta and Benayoun?

The Frenchman Arsene Wenger completed unbelievable signings on the deadline day by acquiring the signings of the talented 29 year old Spanish Midfielder from Everton and Yossi Benayoun from Chelsea on season long loan. Let us start comparing them with their attributes.

Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta was linked with Arsenal two seasons ago but never completed his move to the Emirates however Arsene always admired his abilities but just that he never had the chance to show what he is capable off. In an interview Mr Wenger also said that Mikel made the right decision to join the gunners as this will also boost him to the Spanish National side soon and make his debut for his National team.

But the question is in Arsenal's fans mind, does he have the quality to replace Fabregas in the midfield? At the moment, after seeing his first two matches against Swansea and Borrusia Dortmund, Arteta has not actually shown what he truly is. Yes he has played well but not to the standard that the fans were expecting. He made very many mistakes and errors in the Swansea game especially in the second half. He has not delivered any magical balls which Fabregas was delivering. Arteta does look promising but not relishing at the moment. In my opinion, Wenger has made a very good signing but on the other side, i feel that he has taken a gamble on the 29 year old Spaniard.

Also i feel that probably Mikel needs more time on the pitch since he suffered a very major injury at the end of last season with Everton. For him to win the hearts of Arsenal, he should start performing extra well and should have great combination with other of his teammates. But still, Arteta has got a lot of experience. The only place where i feel he does lack experience is in the six yard arena and in the UEFA Champions League competition.

Yossi Benayoun

The Israeli Captain had a very frustrating campaign with Chelsea last season and when he got the chance to join Arsenal, he immediately took it and boy what a team player he has started to be for Arsenal. In his first two games, he has looked very promising and active. I feel Yossi will be one of the best players for Arsenal and i will not be worried at all if Wenger snatches him permanently from Chelsea. Benayoun strongest point is, he can control and dribble the ball very well. He does not fear to go for the ball also. He can defend at critical times as well.

In my opinion, first i thought that why on earth is Wenger buying a player who has not even played more than ten games for Chelsea but the way how he has started his new career with the gunners, Benayoun has proved everybody wrong.

The only thing we hope that both Arteta and Benayoun do not get injured because if they do, then who will replace them with already Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky and Abou Diaby injured. They are great players. They still have got to show a lot for the gunners.