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Arsene Wenger prepared to select Samir Nasri this weekend

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would have no problem picking contract rebel Samir Nasri against Liverpool tomorrow and urged Gunners fans not to jeer the France international.

Manchester City hope Samir Nasri deal can be completed 'very quickly'

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is hopeful a deal to sign Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri can be tied up "very quickly".

Samir Nasri claims Facebook account is fake

Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has revealed he did not write disparaging comments about his possible departure from the club on Facebook.

Samir Nasri hits out at 'disrespectful' Arsenal fans

Contract rebel Samir Nasri today labelled Arsenal fans as "disrespectful" after chanting against him at Newcastle on Saturday.

'Arsenal will go on' says Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger challenged his Arsenal squad to show life will go on for the Gunners following the sale of captain Cesc Fabregas back to Barcelona.

Laurent Blanc critical of Samir Nasri performance for France

France coach Laurent Blanc hailed the contribution of Marvin Martin after last night's 1-1 friendly draw with Chile, but felt Samir Nasri "has the ability to do better".

Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri included in Arsenal Champions League squad

Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri have been included in Arsenal's Champions League squad for their play-off round tie with Udinese.

Manchester City hope to have Samir Nasri deal tied up by weekend

Arsenal midfielder on brink of move to Manchester while Evra dismisses challenge of neighbours

Patrice Evra warns Samir Nasri over proposed Manchester City transfer

Patrice Evra has told his France team-mate Samir Nasri he must join Manchester United if he is to win the trophies he craves.

Arsenal can replace Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri says Gervinho

New Arsenal forward Gervinho maintains the club will move on should they not be able to keep hold of wantaway captain Cesc Fabregas and contract rebel Samir Nasri.

Guardiola joins Barcelona's public chorus over Fabregas

Manager risks angering Wenger by saying clubs are in talks over midfielder's transfer

Samir Nasri impresses in Arsenal friendly win

Malaysia XI 0 Arsenal 4

Cesc Fabregas 'suffering' over proposed Barcelona switch says Xavi

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has revealed Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas told him he was "suffering" because of his desire to join the Catalan club.

Ferguson plays mind games over Nasri move

Sir Alex Ferguson exerted subtle pressure on Arsène Wenger over the attempted purchase of Samir Nasri late last night in what appeared to be one last attempt to revive his fading hopes of signing the player.

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