He scored 57 goals in 303 appearances, and became known as one of the Premier League’s classiest midfielders. And back in a press conference back on September 9, he said of Ben Arfa:?I want him to play more for the team and less for himself. After making the move in 2008, he made his first-team debut aged just 17, and became?the fifth-young. The strike clinched Arsenals second Double in four years. He is now a regular in the England squad and has won eight caps for the Three Lions. The England striker, 27, played just four days before the Cup clash in the 2-1 Premier League win away to Chelsea. The word is Arsene Wenger is planning a £40million swoop for the Real Madrid target man next summer – assuming the French boss is still at The Emirates. Gary and Phil Neville hit Robert Pires with some ferocious tackles in a fiery first-half which yielded no goals. The Gunners know they can make a real statement by winning, even to their own supporters who have doubts whether they have the strength to mount a serious title challenge. Rooney, 30, has scored just one goal in seven appearances for United this season and has faced the brunt of fans’ frustrations last week.