Wenger's Euro suspension put on hold, but it's adios to Nasri as Gunners' plight continues

LONDON - Arsenal's early-season soap opera took more twists and turns on Tuesday with midfielder Samir Nasri poised to join Manchester City and manager Arsene Wenger given clearance by UEFA to delay his European ban.

The London side left French playmaker Nasri (pictured) at home to finalise a move to big-spending Premier League rival City as it headed off to Italy ahead of its Champions League playoff round second-leg against Udinese on Wednesday.