Wenger backs Jeffers, but challenges him to deliver on his £10m price tag

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has challenged Francis Jeffers to finally prove himself worthy of his £10m price tag before the end of the season.

Wenger still believes Jeffers has a bright future at Highbury and has again insisted he will not be selling him during the transfer window.

However, a persistent run of injuries have ensured the striker has still to prove himself since his move from Everton 18 months ago. Wenger will give him his latest chance to impress when Arsenal begin their defence of the FA Cup today at home to Third Division Oxford.