France star Nasri showed jaw-dropping composure to prevent his side dropping yet more points at home. Both goals - his 10th and 11th of the season - were fit to win any game and sandwiched Diomansy Kamara`s leveller.
"Obviously, the boy Nasri has been playing at the top of his form in recent weeks," said Hughes, who revealed young full-back Matthew Briggs was substituted after taking a knock and being given a torrid time by the Frenchman.
"I think we probably edged it in terms of chances we created and pressure and momentum that we built during the game. But, as most top teams have, they have individuals who can win the game for their team when, possibly, the team isn't functioning as well.
"Nasri is an excellent footballer, great feet, and once he gets in those positions in the area it's very difficult to stop him.
"From our point of view, we're happy with the performance. I thought we showed real belief in what we were trying to do, took the game to Arsenal and caused them problems. At the end of the game, the crowd were asking for the final whistle."
Source: PA