Barton angered Nasri with a flying challenge at the Emirates two years ago which escaped punishment and the Gunner seems to have a very long memory.
The Daily Star reports: Nasri revealed he had not forgotten Barton’s antics, saying: “With the exception of one time, when Barton tried to hack me down, players are not evil.”
Arsenal go to Newcastle on October 27 in the Carling Cup, then take them on at home in the league on November 7.
So that should spice up those two encounters.