One player's misfortune can prove to be another's opportunity. Even as the Premier League continues to evolve, that old adage remains true.
Well, truthfully speaking it was two Arsenal attacking midfielders who were unfortunately injured for Sunday's 3-0 win at Brentford.
Gunners captain Martin Odegaard suffered a knock in training and was therefore not risked, while Emile Smith Rowe continues to experience pain in his groin related to growth.
Summer signing Fabio Vieira stepped in and scored a fantastic goal on his full debut but that still left a space on Mikel Arteta's bench.