I think Songs presence is worthwhile, if you see the games when he is not there, the defence is more exposed. Song is someone who appears quite anonymous until he is not playing. Yes, he is a hard plaer, too many bookings but at least he added some steel to the side. Agree that without him the team can be lightweight. Arsenal were after Yaya Toure, if only!!!

Re Walcott, I'd stick with him, I think that his end product (crosses) are improving, I wouldn't want him sold. Yes, he needs to be more consistent but him on one side and Alex O-C on the other with a decent centre forward in the middle, wilshire and ramsey pulling the strings in midfield would be the start of something good.