Arsenal’s back four represents the way forward for France, according to embattled Les Bleus coach Raymond Domenech.

Arsenal duo Mikael Silvestre and Samir Nasri have been recalled to the France squad for next week’s friendly with Uruguay.

Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby is aiming to force his way back into the France squad so he can learn from his role model Patrick Vieira.

Cesc Fabregas insists Arsenal’s players owed their 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Saturday to manager Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger adopted a familiar theme after Wednesday’s 0-0 Champions League draw with Fenerbahce when he claimed that his team is victimized by referees.

With defender Mikael Silvestre joining Emmanuel Adebayor, Theo Walcott, Eduardo da Silva and Tomas Rosicky on the sidelines with what looked to be a broken nose, Wenger again lamented what he claims is the deliberate targeting of his players - and a lack of punishment for it.

Arsenal struggled with injuries and poor form Wednesday to extend its winless streak to three matches with a 0-0 Champions League draw against Fenerbahce.

Having watched his injury-hit team struggle for an hour to create chances, manager Arsene Wenger introduced Carlos Vela as part of a double substitution, but the Mexico striker also labored against a side Arsenal had beaten 5-2 just two weeks ago.

“We created the chances in the first half,” Wenger said.

Arsenal are likely to be without defensive duo William Gallas and Emmanuel Eboue for the Premier League trip to Stoke on Saturday.

Denilson will return to the Arsenal squad after a back injury for Wednesday’s north London derby at home to Tottenham in the Premier League.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie believes the Gunners are beginning to demonstrate their title credentials following their 2-0 win at West Ham.

Arsenal will have both captain William Gallas (thigh) and fellow centre-half Kolo Toure (shoulder) back for Sunday’s trip to West Ham.