Wenger: Pay players what they're worth

Arsene Wenger has defended the right of the top players in the Barclays Premiership to earn vast wages – as long as their attitude is right.

The massive salaries earned by players have come under fire again this week with Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan lashing out at City stars who felt they did not need to turn up for club events despite picking up £20,000 (€29,000) to £30,000 (€44,000) a week.