Wenger trying to find balance
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Wenger saw the Gunners beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 in their opening match of the season on Saturday.
He said: "Not only do we make results but we develop players as well.
"At the start of the season it's always very difficult to assess how good (players like) Denilson and Johan Djourou will be. They can only develop if they play.
"It's a tricky situation. People want to see big names and they want to see good young players as well."
With midfield star Francesc Fabregas currently recovering from injury, many Arsenal fans feel the squad is weaker without the influence of the Spaniard.
But the French tactician has disagreed with this and claims Fabregas' absence could help the squad be more resourceful.
Wenger added: "I believe that, when everyone is sharp, we will have much more invention, but you always want a player like Fabregas to be in there because he gives you the quality of the pass.
"He should be fit for the second Champions League game (against FC Twente on August 27)."
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