Hleb denies Gunners attack (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Hleb denies Gunners attack

4:24pm Tuesday 8th July 2008 in

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ARSENAL midfielder Alexander Hleb has denied making stinging remarks about Arsene Wenger and Cesc Fabregas.

The 27-year-old was believed to have made comments which criticised Wenger's tactics and Fabregas' selfish streak in front of goal.

However, Hleb - who has been heavily linked with an imminent switch to Spanish giants Barcelona - has spoken to his personal website to refute the claims.

He said: "I am shocked by some media reports. In some newspapers it was mentioned that I have attacked Arsene Wenger and Cesc Fabregas.

"Let me tell you: This is not true.

"The statements in the papers are defintely not my statements. I would never say anything disrespctful about them."

He added: "There is a simple reason for this - Cesc is a very good friend of mine and Arsene is one of the persons I respect the most."

The Belarus international has made 89 appearances for Arsenal since his £13m arrival from Stuggart three years ago.