Samir Nasri


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Nasri started playing for French club Marseille at the age of 9, debuting in Ligue 1 at the young age of 17. The following season he played in both the UEFA Cup and the Intertoto Cup. Named as the French Ligue 1 Young Player of The Year in 2007. He has played in all France?s national teams from the U-16s to his debut for the senior squad in March 2007. Signed for Arsenal in the summer of 2008 and appears set to be one of Arsene Wengers more prestigious youngsters scoring 2 goals past Man United at the Emirates.
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Wenger hails 'vital' victory
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted the 2-1 victory over Manchester United was 'vital' to his side's chances of remaining in the Premier League title race. Two goals from Samir Nasri secured three precious points for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium as Wenger's side provided a resounding response to the critics who wrote them off following last weekend's defeat at Stoke City. Speaking... [more»]
Wenger promises changes
Arsene Wenger has promised that he will make changes to his Arsenal team for Tuesday's Champions League encounter against 2004 winners FC Porto following the shock home defeat to Hull City at the weekend. Samir Nasri has returned to the Gunners squad after recovering from a knee problem but Wenger insists any changes that are made to his starting line-up cannot be viewed as punishment for... [more»]
Injured Nasri to miss Kiev trip
Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri could miss the Champions League clash against Dynamo Kiev with an ankle injury. However Gael Clicy, who picked up a knock in the 4-0 win at Blackburn, has declared himself fit for the trip to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Mikael Silvestre could make his first appearance for the Gunners following his transfer from Manchester United. "It is a big game against Dynamo," said... [more»]
Wenger delight at Nasri debut
Arsene Wenger believes Samir Nasri can make an instant impression on the Arsenal side after marking his debut with the winner in Saturday's opening 1-0 success over West Bromwich Albion. The £11million summer signing from Marseille finished off a superb flowing team move in the fourth minute to announce his arrival in the Premier League. And Wenger believes the French youngster has already... [more»]
Nasri pleased with Gunners
Arsenal new boy Samir Nasri is confident that he will fit easily into the Gunners' open, attacking style of football. The 21-year-old former Marseille schemer believes that he will be able to progress his career under the guidance of Arsene Wenger, having struggled to make an impact at Euro 2008 with France. Nasri told L'Equipe: "For me, Arsenal are the ideal club when you see the number of... [more»]


