Wenger looks to his Russian front

ARSENAL boss Arsène Wenger believes Andrey Arshavin is the man to shoot down Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.

“In every big game, he is influential and creates the chances,” said Wenger. “When you look at him, he turns up when it is really needed – not at 4-0, but at 0-0. He is always coming up with something special. He is a player whom you always rely on in a big game like that.

“Arshavin likes the big stage. He can be quiet for 20 minutes, then suddenly turn up with something decisive. That’s what you want from the big players – the big players make you win the big games.”