4 footballers who have played for both Manchester City and Arsenal

Modified Feb 11, 2019 11:36 GMT

#4 Samir Nasri

Nasri is a very skilful attacking midfielder from France, who has played successfully for both Arsenal and Manchester City. He is an outstanding dribbler and passer, and can be a very good playmaker.

Nasri was signed by Arsenal in 2008 and played for them for three seasons. His playing style suited Arsenal's slick passing game a lot, and he scored and created some important goals for them. He could not win any major title for Arsenal, but scored 27 goals in 126 matches for them.

He signed for Manchester City in 2011 and played for them till 2017. He won two Premier League titles with them in 2011-12 and 2013-14. Nasri played alongside the likes of David Silva and Jesus Navas in City's midfield, and provided a lot of assists to the likes of Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko. He scored 27 goals in 176 matches for City and left the club for Antalyaspor.

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