Wenger announce squad for trip to Man City

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
02 Feb	12:45 PM	P	Manchester City (A)	3	1	Win

Manager Arsène Wenger has not changed the squad that featured against Newcastle for the trip to Manchester City.

Winger Tomas Rosicky is still injured (hamstring) and is looking likely to return to the squad for the match against Blackburn on February 11.

Johan Djourou is also three weeks away from recovery whilst Africans Emmanuel Eboue, Kolo Touré and Alex Song are at the African Nations Cup.

Robin van Persie is back in training but the boss is not taking any chances with the Dutchman and will be gently eased back into action.

Wenger said: "Rosicky will still be out for the weekend.

"We have set Blackburn as a target for him but Johan Djourou will be three more weeks.

"Otherwise all the players from Tuesday night should be available. It will be the same squad.

"As for Robin, it has all gone well. After last time we have decided not to push him and give him the needed time.

"I don't want to set any timescale because that means, if he is not ready by that date, I might feel I have to push him."

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Mpooma

Posted on 1 Feb, 2008 at 05:10 PM - Reply

I think Arsenal must tighten its defence further. The Tottenham situation was disgraceful and must not happen again.

Vincent

Posted on 1 Feb, 2008 at 03:52 PM - Reply

I agree with the manager not to push Robin, and let's pray to come home with a win

Tayo

Posted on 1 Feb, 2008 at 10:43 AM - Reply

Well, i have d same opinion about rvp since we 2 big games simultaneously(fa cup against man-u and champions league

david felix

Posted on 1 Feb, 2008 at 09:33 AM - Reply

I want Wenger to do his job and forget about critics and complains from fans. Gunners 4 Life

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