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Mason and Bentaleb were a midfield partnership for a team that finished 5th last season, and I'd say our squad looks healthier than last year. So I think the statement is pathetic.
We were extremely lucky to finish 5th and had a diabolical defensive set up, in no small part due to our midfield's lack of defensive capability. We will be even luckier to pull it off again, at which point it will be even harder to attract decent players. One recognised striker is laughable and the situation is made even worse by the sales of Soldado, Stambouli and Capoue in key positions.