Home comforts: Rested Arshavin admits he was happy to warm bench

19 October 2009 16:40
Andrey Arshavin says he was happy to start as a sub for Arsenal this weekend - because the subs bench at the Emirates is so comfy. Arsene Wenger decided to give the 28-year-old a breather following an international break that saw Arshavin play in Russia and Azerbaijan. But injury to unlucky England winger Theo Walcott meant he was soon called upon against Birmingham, and he duly scored the clincher in a 3-1 win. 'The club installed new seats, soft and comfortable for the reserves,' he said. 'I felt very good.

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