Wenger: Arshavin is a model pro

The Russians, coached by former Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink, suffered a shock defeat to Slovenia as their bid to reach next summer's finals in South Africa came to an end last month.Following a television report from state-controlled Channel One claiming players had partied into the early hours ahead of the qualification play-off first leg in Moscow, there is to be an inquiry by the Russian football authorities.Wenger, however, insists Russia playmaker Arshavin - who joined the Gunners from Zenit St Petersburg during the January transfer window - is a model professional."He is a serious player and I have no doubt about his fitness at all," the Arsenal manager said."I do not believe a word of what I hear, not at all."From what I see, how he prepares for the games, he is an example for everybody."The Russian Football Union, meanwhile, intend to get to the bottom of the reports.A statement on their website, www.rfs.ru, read: "The RFU sent an official letter to the heads of Channel One and the Marriott Grand, asking them to provide explanations about the reliability of the reported information." Olympiacos 10/11, Draw 9/4, Arsenal 7/2  

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