Mikel Arteta

[John]

Anyone know if he'll be back for Week 1 of the season following his injury? Got the lad in my fantasy football but almost wishing I'd gone for Pienaar instead as I don't think Arteta will be back for a few weeks yet... even if he's fully fit I doubt Moyes will play him for 90 minutes...

[jonahjones]

I think we are still looking at late September/early October before he starts a game unfortunately John.

I just hope he is still the same player.

Pienaar will be fantastic this season in my opinion.

[John]

Thanks Jonah - that's great - very useful information! :)

I too hope Arteta is the same player - he is brilliant. :)

[John]

Oh and I also hope Tim Cahill carries on the good run of form he had towards the end of last season.

[mathare]

Talking of Everton players - how dead is Jagielka?

[jonahjones]

Talking of Everton players - how dead is Jagielka?

I think he is still a November job unfortunately Mat. Mid to late October at best.

Hence the fact that we are about to sign Senderos. :(