EPL: Andrey Arshavin and Arsene Wenger, Arsenal v Sunderland (PA)
The diminutive Russian led the line on Saturday against a Stoke City side known for their resolute defending, and managed to both find the net himself and win a penalty (which Cesc Fabregas missed) in the 2-0 win.
"I don't think he was a big fanatic to play centre forward but I'm convinced he can play there because he has good body power, good movement and technique," Wenger is quoted by the Press Association as saying.
"He made intelligent movements and it worked today. He got a goal but could have had two or three and overall he did very well."
The Frenchman revealed that he will likely deploy the former Zenit St Petersburg star in an advanced role again to test his potential as a regular option up top.
He said: "I have to try it again to see if it works, at home and away from home, and to find a balance because I have many technical players around the team - [Tomas] Rosicky, [Samir] Nasri, Fabregas and [Emmanuel] Eboue.
"They all can penetrate from deep positions and that's needed when you have a player like him.
"We'll see. At the moment we don't have much choice, of course.
"[Theo] Walcott is out, [Nicklas] Bendtner is out and Robin van Persie as well."
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