Source: Telegraph
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal's next generation proved my doubters wrong
Nicklas Bendtner and Fran Merida gave Arsenal a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Emirates Stadium. And Wenger believes Merida, Wales international Aaron Ramsey and Craig Eastmond will soon make an impact in the Premier League. [LNB]"It is always difficult to convince people we do not need players, but when you see them tonight, you understand why," said Wenger. "We see them every day in training and have so much quality with our young players that we are not specially out on the market. [LNB] Related ArticlesArsenal 2 Liverpool 1The Daily Bung: Wenger can relax after Robbie's boastAquilani needs time to disprove doubtsKeane: Tottenham are Arsenal's equalBenitez excited by Alberto AquilaniLiverpool in £95k Reina talks"Fran is 19, Ramsey and Eastmond still only 18. To play in a game at that level, they deserve a lot of credit." [LNB]Full-back Kieran Gibbs turned in a decent display in front of England manager Fabio Capello. Wenger believes the 20-year-old can force his way into the World Cup squad. [LNB]"Gibbs will get games and he has already this season," said the Arsenal manager. [LNB]"Personally, if Capello asks me my opinion, I will give him a very positive one. I believe he is ready to step up." [LNB]Wenger added: "The experienced players played well, so did the young players, some of whom were making their debut. Liverpool came back to 1-1, and we still managed to win, that shows we have also mental resources." [LNB]Wenger was particularly impressed by Merida, who like club captain Cesc Fabregas learned his trade at Barcelona. [LNB]"Fran is a quality player," said Wenger. "He comes from a very good school. I kept him because I felt he had the quality to break through, but when you look at all the players who did not play, of course the competition for players is very difficult." [LNB]Wenger added: "Fran came to us at a very young age, but our school is in line with the way he was educated. He suits perfectly the way we want to play football."[LNB]
