The Denmark international made what was only his second appearance since a three-month lay-off after groin surgery in the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Emirates Stadium, which put a massive dent in Arsenal’s Barclays Premier League title hopes.

Manager Arsene Wenger did not move to replace injured forward Robin van Persie during the transfer window, instead placing his faith in the likes of fit-again Bendtner and England international Theo Walcott.

Bendtner, who turned 22 last month, has endured a difficult campaign so far this season, having escaped a car crash with only minor injuries last September.

Gunner’s legend Tony Adams has claimed manager Arsene Wenger does not have the backing of the whole of the Gunners’ board.

Adams, who spent his entire playing career at Highbury, believes the club are not providing sufficient financial backing for Wenger.

“People on the board – and the fans – want more,” he said at a Nationwide event.

“But they can’t actually back it up with financial weight to do it. They’re not financing him. I don’t think Arsenal have got any finance,” he added.

“I don’t know who it is, but I think there’s someone on the board who’s not pro-Arsene. I don’t know who it is, but that’s what I’ve heard.”

Wenger faced something of a backlash from fans this season over their failure to challenge for the Barclays Premier League title.

source: UK Eurosport

Aston Villa captain Barry is desperate to play Champions League football during the best years of his career – and the Gunners are his No.1 option. Though Villa want him to see out the remaining year of his contract, Starsport understands he wants out now.

Barry believes he has been loyal to the club by staying for an extra season when he could have made an £18m switch to Liverpool last year. But after Martin O’Neill’s side failed to secure a top-four finish last year, the England star knows he is running out of time to test himself at the highest level.

Source: Daily Star