Wenger happy to field rebel Nasri
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini yesterday remained hopeful a deal to sign the midfielder could be tied up “very quickly”.
However, Wenger maintains that while the 24-year-old – who has yet to sign a new deal and could leave for nothing next summer – is still an Arsenal player, there is no reason to leave him out now he is fully fit after illness.
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Hide AdNasri could be in for a hostile reception from some sections of the home support, with the midfielder using Twitter to hit out at the “disrespectful” chants during last week’s game at Newcastle.
Nevertheless, Wenger told a news conference yesterday: “One thing I don’t question is the commitment of Samir Nasri to this club. Every day since he has arrived here, every day in pre-season, he has worked with a fantastic spirit in training.”
He added: “The fans will want Arsenal to play well and win the game. They do not make an individual case of each player in each position.”