Wenger puts faith in Gallas to lead young Gunners

WILLIAM GALLAS has been appointed captain of Arsenal for the coming season by manager Arsene Wenger.

The Gunners boss has taken his time selecting a successor to Thierry Henry, who left for Barcelona earlier this summer.

Gallas, Gilberto, Kolo Toure and Cesc Fabregas were among the names being suggested for the post but Wenger has opted for the experienced France defender, with Gilberto and Toure his deputies.