Wenger in further plea to want-away stars

Arsene Wenger has challenged want-away captain Cesc Fabregas and contract rebel Samir Nasri to nail their colours to the Arsenal mast and drive the club on to long-overdue success next season.

Fabregas will play no part in this weekend’s Emirates Cup – which features a game against New York Red Bulls and former skipper Thierry Henry – as constant rumours over his future and recovery from a troublesome hamstring have, according to Wenger, left the midfielder “unsettled”, with Barcelona looking to bring the World Cup winner back to the Nou Camp.