Wenger hails ‘100% professional’ Gilberto

ARSENE WENGER maintains Gilberto is a “100% professional” and ready to take his place among a youthful Arsenal side in the fourth round of the Carling Cup at Sheffield United tonight.

Wenger hails ‘100% professional’ Gilberto

The veteran Brazilian skipper has seen himself only a bit-part player this season as Mathieu Flamini and Cesc Fabregas have forged a formidable partnership in midfield.

Wenger has often asked the 31-year-old to fill in at centre-half when needed, such at Tottenham earlier this season.

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