CLICK HERE to read why Welbeck might not start in a central role against United Fortunes in football can turn on small details, and so it is in the case of Danny Welbeck. Late on transfer deadline day, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger signed the England centre forward from Manchester United if not exactly against his better judgement, then certainly with some reservations. Wenger had initially wanted to sign Radamel Falcao from Monaco, but had been put off by the astronomical weekly wage — in excess of £250,000 a week. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Louis van Gaal come under fire for selling Danny Welbeck
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Arsenal host Manchester United in their Premier League clash on Saturday
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Danny Welbeck will come up against his former club after being sold by Louis van Gaal for £16million in the summer
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Arsene Wenger was said to have preferred signing Radamel Falcao, who has managed only a single goal since arriving at Old Trafford
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Welbeck has scored five goals for his club and another five for England
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