Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta insists that the Gunners will be able to cope without Alex Song following his recent departure to Barcelona.
The Cameroon international sealed a 15-million-pound move to the Catalan giants this week, ending a seven-year stay with the north London club.
Despite speaking glowingly of his partnership with Song, the Spaniard expressed his belief that Arsenal's display against Sunderland showed they have the depth to overcome his exit.
Arteta could play there as a deep-lying playmaker, but then that's why we're going after Sahin.
I'm still optimistic that we can have a good season, especially when the new signings settle in.