Wenger's quotes here certainly lend credence to the suspicion that Wellbeck was a last-minute 'let's chance it' purchase. just as well he's turning out to be a decent one.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/01/arsenal-danny-welbeck-arsene-wenger?CMP=twt_gu

useless OP but i can't be bothered to wait for someone to start the football thread.