Sturridge missed the start of the season as he returned to fitness following a hip injury. He broke into the team aged 16, and ended up captaining the Gunners for three years before rejoining boyhood club Barca in an emotional £30million move. He is struggling and there is also the idea the team has been shackled by the skipper. But Klopp played down any talk of a fresh KO?for the injury-prone forward. Arguably Wengers best team, packed with power, speed, leadership and skilled steamrolled over their openings — finishing the season unbeaten away from home. Sadly, it seems Wengers problems remain who to pair with the classy Frenchman. Manager David Moyes withdrew the 25-year-old just 15 minutes before kick-off after medical advice from cardiologists. Cup double, and went on to make 118 appearances for the Gunners before joining Barcelona in 2000 for £7million. Ron then returned for the 11-time Champions League winners in the 5-2 victory against Osasuna where he scored on his return. A lot of things were going through my mind, he said when reflecting on his big chance.