Bendtner backs himself as top Gunner

Nicklas Bendtner does not believe Andrei Arshavin’s arrival at Arsenal has dislodged him as the club’s top striker – but admits he never saw the Russian play before his move to the Emirates Stadium.

The Dane is likely to play a prominent role for Arsene Wenger’s team over the coming weeks after Emmanuel Adebayor was ruled out with a hamstring injury.