Arsen Wenger: Arshavin is staying with Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger once again insisted that Russian playmaker Andrey Arshavin will remain at the London club.

«Arshavin will stay with us, even beyond the 24th of February [the deadline for the Russian transfer window – Sports.ru]. That is certain,» the Frenchman told Sky Sports.

Some recent press-reports suggested the Russia captain was close to making a return to his homeland, with Anzhi Makhachkala being named as one of the possible destinations.

The diminutive midfielder has featured in only 18 league matches this season, scoring just one goal.