Bendtner blow for Gunners

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed striker Nicklas Bendtner will miss the start of the Barclays Premier League season due to a persistent groin injury.

Wed, 28 Jul, 2010 - 12:07

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed striker Nicklas Bendtner will miss the start of the Barclays Premier League season due to a persistent groin injury.

Bendtner, 22, underwent surgery last November but the injury hampered his World Cup campaign and he will not ready for Arsenal’s opener against Liverpool on August 15.

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