But isn't the point that they were playing Champions League football last night and Schneiderlin was sat on his backside watching them on the telly. He'll be doing the same when they get to play at the Bernebeu too.
They may not have been very good (it was Lallana's 2nd game back from injury) but they were playing.
As I made my way back from Fratton last night the radio was full of Arsenal needing a defensive midfielder. What are the bets Wenger comes a calling in Jan?