Arshavin is not a good example, either, because he did not play that well as a lone striker. Incidentally, he's 5'7', not 5'4'. Vela is a similar height.

Another example of a player that failed a lone striker for us: Eduardo. Eduardo had everything to be a top striker, but lacked the athleticism and robustness to play up front on his own.

In fact, take a look at the successful lone strikers for us: van Persie, over six foot. Adebayor, over six foot. Bendtner, to a degree... over six foot. Even Chamakh, who's also over six foot.

It's the nature of the league that requires any striker playing alone in the Premier League to be strong, to some degree.

There's also the work ethic the role requires to consider. Vela is not a player who works hard. That's not his style.

The only way to make happy likes of Walcott, Vela and co is to play similar formation to Barcelona with three upfront switching positions constantly.

Our wingers are not allowed to be on RVPs way nor rotate with him.

Vela and Walcott could be poor mans Villa and Pedro.

Carlos Vela 11/12 at Real Sociedad:

Games started in La Liga: 5
Sub appearances in La Liga: 2
Total appearances: 7

Total goals: 0