Xavi may not win the FIFA Ballon d'Or(which I actually doubt) but he'll always be remembered as the best midfield architect in this decade. And that's what counts!
In a game where we need goals I doubt Pep will rest Villa. Also, the midweek game would be an exelent moment for Ibrahim to impress but I doubt Pep will use him.
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Actually, I'd take the old lady, punch her in the face, take her to the corner of my room, let her cry, then fill her with alchohol until she falls into coma, find the building, throw her off it go home and laugh at the irony.
No way he's going to Arsenal.. Who will be our DM then(after Busi)? Yaya's the best. Also, It would be clever to play him more in the CD position, if he can't compete with Busi. He'd be our next Marquez.
We have Ibra, so why Persie? With Villa we can change our game play, have a plan C. He's also Spanish, been playing in La Liga for his whole career and is the deadliest finisher in the world. Definitely Villa.
Actually, Villa can play at the same positions as Arhavin. Striker, LW and even AM. About durability, you can never be certain of that. But one thing I'm certain of is the older a player gets, the slower he'll be. If Iniesta get injured, Keita, Messi or even Toure can play in his position. And...