Arsenal are on the verge of capturing Samir Nasri, the Marseille starlet who has been in terrific form. Footballing World takes an in-depth look at the ‘new Zidane’, a talented 20-year-old who looks certain to set the Premier League alight next season.
Arsenal have lost Mathieu Flamini and are set to lose Alexander Hleb as well due to their rigid wage structure. The club’s strict wage policy, Wenger’s lack of spending and a misfiring youth policy can all be blamed for the recent failure to win silverware. Footballing World identifies five key reasons why Arsenal are struggling to keep pace with the rest of the top four.
Manuel Almunia 6
Not at fault for any of the four goals and had little else to do in terms of testing saves or goalmouth action.
Intrepid Liverpool ensure Arsenal fall short again
Player Ratings: Liverpool
Kolo Toure 6
Competent throughout at right-back but an incredibly costly loss of concentration immediately after Arsenal had equalised gave the referee little option […]