Big name Premier League players who are being forced to settle for a place on the bench, including Mkhitaryan, Rooney and Sturridge

There are some big names in the Premier League currently struggling for first team football.

Joe Hart was told to he would have to leave or get used to life as a substitute if he didn't leave Man City, so he sealed a move to Torino.

But right now the best the likes of Olivier Giroud can hope for is a good seat on the Arsenal bench.

And he's not alone, as you can see in this gallery. Scroll through to see other big-name players struggling for regular first team football this season.