Wenger kept faith with young gunners

ARSENE WENGER admits he was “tempted” to try to sign England striker Michael Owen in the summer, but instead opted to keep faith in Arsenal’s talented youngsters.

However, Wenger is unlikely to come up against the 26-year-old when Arsenal head to Newcastle today as the centre-forward has a hamstring problem which has hampered him since playing for England against Argentina last month.

He has been included in the squad after missing the last four games but Newcastle boss Graeme Souness will not gamble on his fitness.