Marouane Chamakh’s growing importance to the Arsenal team may have been overlooked by some but his efficiency has not gone unnoticed by Arsène Wenger.

The Moroccan striker has been thrust into the leading role in Arsenal’s attack by injuries to Robin van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner, and his manager has been impressed with the unassuming way Chamakh has gone about his business since moving from Bordeaux.

“He has a very quiet style but a very efficient one,” said Wenger.

“I believe his influence on the team has not been highlighted enough because if you look at his numbers it’s quite impressive what he has brought to the team.

“With Chamakh what is impressive above the numbers is his work rate for the team and his team attitude is absolutely fantastic.

“I like that he is quiet and doesn’t speak too much and that he works hard.”

Robin van Persie has "no chance" of playing for Holland in the next international break, according to Arsène Wenger.

The Dutch forward has not kicked a ball since August 28 after picking up an ankle injury at Blackburn but Wenger hopes he will return to action in three weeks.

In theory that would make him available for Holland's friendly with Turkey on November 17 and Bert van Marwijk, the Dutch national coach, is reportedly keen to call up Van Persie. But Wenger has other ideas.

"I think the Dutch coach has a good sense of humour," he said. "There is no chance [of Van Persie playing against Turkey].

"He is a few weeks away [from fitness], I think three weeks so that means mid-November."