When the statistics are published internally at Arsenal following every match, it is invariably Ramsey who has covered most distance. There was a theory that Wenger might be tempted to give him the captaincy fol­lowing the sale of Vermaelen, but he is clearly mindful of placing excessive pressure on the 23-year-old. That also extends to the suggestion that Ramsey will be the key to Arsenal maintaining a lasting Premier League title challenge this season. "That's too much responsibility, you need one or two around the strikers who can give you 10 goals," Wenger said.