Mikel Arteta may have rid Arsenal of a Mesut Ozil-shaped distraction but Willian and Nicolas Pepe are set to present the Gunners with similar problems, says Alan Smith.
A World Cup-winning midfielder has headed through the exits at Emirates Stadium to bring a long-running saga regarding his future to a close.
Ozil, after seven-and-a-half years in north London, has taken his mercurial talent to Fenerbahce.
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The hope is that Arsenal can now realign their focus and start bringing the best out of those who do have a part to play in their long-term future.