During the Bolton Wanderers game Nasri was pulled inside after
the break in order to offer some creativity through the middle. On
giving his reasons as to why he made the switch, Wenger is
quoted by the club's official website as saying:
"He gave us a little bit more creativity in the centre, especially
in a tight game like that.
"Of course, he [Nasri] is a link player and can also pass
people.
"From then on it became a little bit more difficult for Bolton. It
was my idea - sometimes accidentally I have them," he joked.
In the absence of Tomas Rosicky, Theo Walcott, and Cesc Fabregas,
the burden of creative ingenuity has fallen on the shoulders of
Samir Nasri.
The potential signing of Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin though
may help the side in this department. A bid of £10 million has
reportedly been rebuffed, but the two clubs remain in
negotiations.