New Year's revolution

And, should the likes of Arteta, Victor Anichebe, Steven Pienaar et al all be available for selection come January, we'll lose two of those players, as well as Yakubu, to the ludicrously bi-annual African Nations Cup.

Or African Cup of Nations if you're more BBC than ITV.

Arteta's latest setback has simply been described as 'complications' and he could require further surgery on the knee injury that has kept him out since February 22nd!

On the plus side, Phil Jagielka and Phil Neville are set to return to action this month.

Oh it's a rollercoaster ride!