Wenger Doesn't Do Enough Work With Jack Wilshere - Paul Scholes

Jack Wilshere's superb second half goal and assist against Man City were described as 'one in the eye for the doubters', yet the midfielder's ability has never been in doubt - the issue has been how often he imposes himself on games like Saturday's clash with the champions.

That's not necessarily his fault, either. When Wilshere first burst on to the scene he looked for all the world like a natural No.10 but, given Arsenal have so many players of whom that could be said, the England midfielder has been largely forced to play in a deeper role that perhaps isn't as good a match for his skillset.
If Saturday showed anything, it's that he's more than capable of loitering in and around the penalty area, displaying the kind of composure required to score and assist in any match. So should Arsene Wenger shuffle his pack and give Wilshere a shot in that role?


Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes, speaking on BT Sport in his surprising role as the new Robbie Savage, suggested Wenger could do more to help nurture Wilshere's talents.

"I think he's a frustrated figure at the moment," Scholes said of the Gunners midfielder. "He's trying to force the play.

"[Wenger] has to be blamed, he's the manager. I don't know how much work he does with [Wilshere], but I'm not sure he does enough.

"He has fallen so far behind Aaron Ramsey. They're trying to find a position for him and I don't know what it is."