Wilshere is more mature and stronger
| Date | Time | C | Opponent | F | A | R | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | 7:45 PM | LC | West Bromwich Albion (H) | 2 | 0 | Win |  |
Manager Arsène Wenger says that young midfielder Jack Wilshere is stronger and more mature this year and is ready for another shot at first team football.
Arsenal take on West Bromwich Albion in tonight's Carling Cup third round, and the Frenchman has indicated that he will again field a young side.
But Wenger admits that he was perhaps the most guilty party last season when he overplayed his young 17-year-old prodigy.
Wenger said: "I believe last year he paid a price physically for a very demanding start.
"This year he is strong, more mature, and I'm sure that he will show that tomorrow.
"It's difficult to treat players completely the same because you want to speed up a little bit their progress, but physically I will still treat them like anybody else.
"Most people once they get to 19 years of age without injuries are over-used. A big injury can always happen because you get over-use of the players."
Other young stars such as Carlos Vela and Aaron Ramsey are also set to take part in tonight's match. Tickets are available from £10, but these have mostly sold out, with the £20 ones being more available.
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