Arsene Wenger reveals N'Golo Kante interest

Feb 14, 2016, 19:22
Arsene Wenger reveals N'Golo Kante interest

Arsenal host Leicester City at the Emirates in a mouth-watering clash which could have a huge bearing on the Premier League title race.

It seems something of an overreaction to the Gunners ending a four game winless streak with a victory at Bournemouth last weekend, especially as Spurs remain above them and Leicester are some five points clear at the top.

He will be key for Leicester if they are to emerge from Sunday's high noon fixture with Arsenal at the Emirates with a wider points advantage over the chasing pack.

Nicolas Otamendi is such a talented player but I've never seen a player dive in as much as him.

Man City were shocking against Leicester last week but, crucially, they didn't get going.

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"They still feel they have nothing to lose, but they are top of the league and nerves can start playing a role". The Colombian scored a hat trick in the first meeting against Leicester, but has been quiet in his return from injury and hasn't scored a Premier League goal since October.

And former Liverpool man Souness admits that he is yet to be convinced by Arsene Wenger's men this season. "They play a lot in their final third and come out very quickly".

Wenger's disappointment has been compounded by his decision not to sign Kante after being alerted to the midfield enforcer's enormous potential by an old friend.

Leicester were bottom of the table when they last visited Arsenal a year ago and with the game falling on Valentine's Day, Wenger appreciates the romance of their rise.

Vincent Kompany has returned to training but I'm not sure whether he'll be ready to start - and that's good news for Harry Kane. He adapted slowly to the Premiership but today he has adapted. "He is still a young central defender but I think he shows his potential".

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"Koscielny is a silent leader and Gabriel at the moment has not mastered English. I don't think we have a massive problem on that front".

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"I didn't know him", Wenger said. You need at least one of the two. It's as well about reading the game.

"I didn't know him", explained the Frenchman at his media briefing on Friday.

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For Leicester, the [3.15] for a rejuvenated Jamie Vardy looks big, as does the likely price of [4.5] for Riyad Mahrez after his brilliant display against Manchester City.

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