Manchester City midfielder, Samir Nasri, has described the abuse he receives from Arsenal supporters as "stupid" as he prepares to take on the Gunners in Sunday's Community Shield showdown.
Arsenal fans who were aggrieved when Nasri left their club for Manchester City in a big-money mobe 2011, have often taunted the Frenchman, suggesting that he is a mercenary.
But Nasri has hit back at the taunts ahead of Wembley's showpiece, claiming he was never in love with Arsenal and that he left the club to further his career.
"I just think the abuse I get is stupid. I'm not an Arsenal fan, I am not from London," the 27-year-old told reporters.
"To be honest, we are players and we are just looking at what are the best interests for us and our careers.
"When Manchester City came for me it was the best choice to come here. Since coming to City I have won trophies and I have a better life so I am really happy about everything.
"If the fans can't move on it's too bad. I am not trying to have a problem with that. They do what they have to do and they love their club.
"They see that as a treason or that I betrayed them but it's not that.
"I'm not like that. I just look what's best for me and that's what Bacary Sagna did, what Emmanuel Adebayor did and what Kolo Toure did.
"For the fans, the only reason has to be for the money. But it isn't just for the money.
"Of course, it's a factor and it's important. But if someone earns £200,000-a-week (€240,000), £150,000 (€190,000) or £100,000-a-week (€120,000), it's not that which is going to make a difference or an impact on your life, so that's not true."
