Arsene Wenger declared his faith in his “outstanding” squad as he insisted he would not be forced into the transfer market during the January window.

Feyenoord’s star striker Dirk Kuijt claims Arsenal are interested in him.

ENGLAND coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has played down suggestions Manchester United’s Alan Smith does not have a future with the national team.

Feyenoord: Babos, Saidi, Bosschaart, Kuijt, Ono, Goor, Paauwe, Kalou, Basto, Castelen, Zuiverloon. Subs: Lodewijks, Ghali, Lazovic, Buffel, Mtiglia, Loovens, Gyan.