Almunia has nothing to prove

02 August 2010 09:10
Manuel Almunia insists he is not worried about trying to convince boss Arsene Wenger that he deserves to stay at Arsenal.[LNB] The goalkeeper has been linked with a return to Spanish football amid reports Wenger is looking to bring in a new No.1 at Emirates Stadium.[LNB]Fulham veteran Mark Schwarzer is reportedly a target for Wenger and that has led to doubts over Almunia's future with the Gunners after six years in North London.[LNB]However, after a solid performance in Sunday's Emirates Cup win over Celtic, the 33-year-old confirmed he is planning to stay with Arsenal.[LNB]"I don't need to convince anybody, I just do my job," Almunia told Sky Sports.[LNB]"I have a couple more years on my contract and that's it, I'm an Arsenal player."[LNB]Jack Wilshere also caught the eye in the 3-2 success over Celtic and the teenage midfielder feels he has benefited from his time on loan at Bolton last season.[LNB]"Obviously I had six months out at Bolton last year and I think that really helped me," said Wilshere.[LNB]"I think I showed that I've got a bit more experience now and I hope to push on and get more games for Arsenal."

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