The French defender was less of an attacking force as an unmovable rock at the back. SunSport can exclusively reveal that the full-back was snapped puffing the pipe alongside a friend in Newcastle on August 9. EPA5Karim Benzema has long been admired by Arsene WengerGetty Images5The French striker is a £40million Arsenal targetBut there are a few stumbling blocks. Bergkamp was then given the chance to send Arsenal to Wembley when Phil Neville recklessly brought d. Related ArticlesSHAW NO CERTAINTYGareth Southgate tells Luke Shaw he must start playing for Manchest. ess Association27Roy Keane takes the long walk after seeing red in thrilling FA Cup semi-final replayArsenal appeared to be in the ascendancy as Nicolas Anelkas goal was ruled offside and Roy Keane saw red late on. Other will say Bacary Sagna was the rightful heir to Dixons crown. g players in January or next summer…a problem should they wish to replace Benzema. “Everyone knows that the club is going in the right direction and I’m over the moon that I’ll stay here until I’m an old man. To play for Manchester United is not easy, especially at a young age.