"He's not played with us or practised with the group, so I'm quite surprised he's in, " said Wenger after Arsenal's 2-1 defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk.

BBC: Arsene Wenger surprised at Van Persie Dutch call-up

United, uncharacteristically, were lacking a cutting edge and wasted a perfect opportunity to grasp at a lifeline immediately after Arsenal's goal.

BBC: Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd

City have two more weeks to consider the improper conduct charge relating to Adebayor's goal celebration in front of the visiting Arsenal fans after scoring City's third goal.

BBC: Adebayor handed three-match ban