With Emmanuel Adebayor out injured for three weeks, Bendtner, Eduardo, Arshavin and also Vela will all be hoping for a regular place next Monday against Cardiff City. Nicklas believes he is to start regardless of the injury status of his teammates. He said:

Of course, chances for me have improved with someone else out injured. But I still hope that he will be back soon, as we need him in the team. I still feel that when I play my best, I should start, regardless of who is fit or who is injured. I have the same attitude every time, and each game I try to prove that I should start.