Wenger coy over star duo

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger yesterday refused to give any clear indication over the futures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri but stated that no player is irreplaceable.

Fabregas has been omitted from the squad for today’s Premier League opener at Newcastle while the fitness of Nasri, who is suffering from an illness, is being monitored.

On Thursday night Wenger last night appeared resigned to losing the duo, with Fabregas on the brink of joining Barcelona and Nasri close to agreeing a transfer to Manchester City.