Wenger also revealed that Arsenal will offer help to wayward midfielder Jermaine Pennant who was charged with drink driving for the second time in 11 months on Sunday. Wenger added: "I think he has made a big mistake and he deserves to be punished for what he has done but you don't leave him completely on his own. If he needs help, we will help him.
Birmingham still want to to take the England Under-21 international - who has not trained for three days - on loan for the rest of the season but Wenger did not rule out asking former captain Tony Adams, who runs the Sporting Chance charity for those with alcohol problems, for help.