Arsenal-bound playmaker Samir Nasri also came on for the final 15 minutes but it changed nothing.

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Meanwhile, Samir Nasri and Aaron Ramsey have joined the Gunners, who are now strongly being linked with Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry.

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The first glitch in Arsenal's relaxed afternoon occurred when key midfielder Samir Nasri pulled up with a hamstring injury and was replaced.

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