Arsenal v Birmingham: Robin van Persie to captain Arsene Wenger’s side in Carling Cup final

Arsenal v Birmingham: Robin van Persie to captain Arsene Wenger’s aspect in Carling Cup last
Dutchman to skipper Arsenal in Carling Cup final towards Birmingham in absence of injured Cesc Fabregas.

Arsenal youth guru: Ozyakup like Cesc. We have 13yo genius
Arsenal Arsenal youth guru Gary Glessing says Dutch tyro Oğuzhan Özyakup has a large opportunity. Glessing, now a scout with Arsenal , prices Özyakup in the exact same class as Cesc Fabregas. He advised The Times : “There’s an 18-year-old Dutch-Turkish central midfielder, Oğuzhan Özyakup, who reminds me of Fàbregas. “And we have a 13-12 months-outdated at the minute, who I cannot title, who I feel is a genius.”   Click …

Arsenal forward Samir Nasri insists Arsène Wenger’s players have ‘guts’ to provide residence silverware this season
Samir Nasri vows Arsenal will use Carling Cup disappointment to fuel trophy chase, insisting aspect are now a lot more “macho”.