Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits it's been a struggle for the club to replace it's big names.

Former captain Patrick Vieira returns tonight as Crystal Palace manager.

Asked if Arsenal have a problem moving on from “heroes" such as Vieira, Arteta replied: “It is, because normally they become heroes when they are successful and when you win football games and trophies.

“To do that, obviously you don't just need an individual you need a squad and in this context probably, (right now) is the best-ever generation in Premier League history – to become champions of this league, the top points that they used to have, today it wouldn't be enough even today to win the Premier League.

“So that's very significant as well but that has to be the aim. The club has done it in the past and we are looking to do it again."