Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin admits being named captain
for their victory over Portsmouth came as a surprise.
"Honestly, it was somewhat unexpected," he said. "(Cesc)
Fabregas and Kolo Toure didn't play, nor did some other senior
players. I was the oldest in the team, so perhaps that's why Arsene
chose me."
Arshavin also gave the Russian press a little insight on his
travels to Fratton Park.
"The history of the city is really interesting," he said. "Today
I learned that King Richard the Lionheart paid particular attention
to this town. And I was told that Charles Dickens was born near
here.
"I saw the sea and lots of yachts. I didn't see the city, but on
the bus travelling here I noticed a very beautiful coastline."