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Jack Wilshere injury means that Arsenal now look lightweight in midfield

2012-02-02T05:56:00.000-08:00

Although Arsene Wenger clearly thought it was the right decision to rule that this January wasn’t the right time to get seriously involved in the transfer market, with the not particularly notable exception of a player nobody has ever heard of apart from perhaps a few Premier League scouts, the Arsenal manager has arguably hammered the last nail in a coffin that he has been building since he

Has Wenger finally lost the backing of the Arsenal fans?

2012-01-31T04:15:00.000-08:00

Although at times this season Arsene Wenger has seen his decisions attacked by the media, small sections of the Arsenal fans, and occasionally even former players, the Gunners manager had never truly lost the support of the masses at the Emirates Stadium until, that is, the Gunners lost at home at the weekend against Manchester United.With those fans who did decide to head to North London to

Wilshere suffers injury setback

2012-01-27T06:23:00.000-08:00

Arsenal have revealed that midfielder Jack Wilshere has suffered an injury setback as he continues to make his way back from an ongoing ankle problem.Those associated with Android gambling note how the England international hasn’t played at all this season after picking up the knock in pre-season and despite hope that he could feature for the first-team again soon, but a small setback has left

Arshavin under fire as United prevail

2012-01-23T14:53:00.000-08:00

Arsene Wenger and Andrey Arshavin came under fire as Arsenal slumped to a third successive Premier League defeat at home to rivals Manchester United. Robin van Persie had equalised Antonio Valencia’s first-half header and Arsenal were in the ascendency when Wenger decided to replace the lively Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with the unpopular Russian with 15 minutes to go. Just minutes later,

Gunners star confident of top four finish

2012-01-18T03:34:00.000-08:00

There looks to be a huge battle for the Premier League top four finish this season and anyone down to seventh-placed Liverpool could claim to have legitimate chances of making it, but Wojciech Szczesny is convinced Arsenal will secure their place come the end of the season.After a slow start to the season – that included that 8-2 horror-show at Old Trafford – Arsene Wenger has got his side

Swans beat Arsenal at their own game

2012-01-15T14:20:00.000-08:00

Swansea City outplayed and outpassed Arsenal to record a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday. Swansea were promoted from the Championship playing an exciting brand of football and have carried that passing philosophy into the Premier League. The home side enjoyed the majority of the possession as they played and beat Arsenal at their own game, defying the pre-game Premier

Henry can help get Arsenal back into top four

2012-01-13T07:59:00.000-08:00

Thierry Henry has returned to Arsenal for the short-term and remains confident the team have enough to get back into the Premier League top four before the end of the season.After a slow and worrying start to the season Arsenal have been climbing the table ever since and sit fifth in the rankings, behind Manchester City, United, arch-rivals Spurs and Chelsea.The Gunners are already seemingly out

Henry Will Give Arsenal Huge Boost!

2012-01-01T10:11:00.000-08:00

It is great news that Thierry Henry is set to rejoin Arsenal for a short term period before he goes back to the New York Red Bulls in the MLS at the start of March, and his presence in the Arsenal team could have a huge impact on their season.During the loan spell Henry could face Manchester United where he is 7/4 to score against his old rivals with Stan James. Although Stan James Betting are

Arsenal set to crush Leeds

2011-12-30T08:48:00.000-08:00

This Emirates clash is a repeat of last season's third round tie in which Leeds very nearly caused one of the shocks of the round as they came away from the Emirates with a very creditable 1-1 draw.It could have been so much better for the Yorkshire side, though, as the Gunners had to rely on a controversial last-minute penalty from Cesc Fabregas to salvage the draw and set up a replay at Elland

Van Persie Matches Henry's Record

2011-12-23T01:06:00.000-08:00

Robin Van Persie's tremendous year saw him equal Thierry Henry's goalscoring record over the course of a calender year and Vc bet are putting him as favorite to win the Premier League top scorer award.His 34th goal of the 2011 came from the penalty sport at Aston Villa on Wednesday night which set Arsenal on the way to a 2-1 win. He has drawn level with Henry's best year who went on of course to

Van Persie Needs a Helping Hand!

2011-12-20T12:19:00.000-08:00

Robin Van Persie has been simply sensational so far for the gunners this season and his goals and leadership has carried the club through it's most turbulent time over the last 20 years, as we can see with the victor chandler review and the stan james review.Since the 8-2 drubbing at Old Trafford, Wengers men now sit 5th in the table and are well in the hunt for that Champions League place, but

Wenger refuses to rule out January shopping

2011-12-13T08:56:00.000-08:00

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that he may be forced into the transger market in January should the right players become available.Follwoing the protracted departures of Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas last summer Wenger had to rush his summer shopping, with deals for the likes of Andre Santos, Mikel Arteta and Per Mertesacker completed with hours , even minutes to spare in some cases.All

Van Persie shows his class

2011-12-12T03:31:00.000-08:00

One of the signs of a great striker is the ability to be ruthlessly clinical and score a goal with their first or only opportunity of a game.Such ability allows a side to get points when they are not playing well, or when games are tight, and converting defeats into draws and draws into wins are the foundations by which trophy winning campaigns are built on.That is why Robin van Persie is so

Arsenals Hard Work Has Paid Off In Champions League!

2011-12-05T10:45:00.000-08:00

While the rest of the Premier League big guns are facing immense games in the Champions League this week, Arsene Wenger and his Arsenal team will be kicking back and relaxing in their final group game against Olympiakos. Sportsbook guardian betting certainly didn't expect this at the start of the season!With Arsenal having qualified as the group winners already some gambling guardian offers are

Can Arsenal claim the FA Cup in the 2011/12 season?

2011-11-28T07:36:00.000-08:00

At the start of the Premier League season my hopes were not set high for The Gunners; this being due to some miserable performances alongside some uninspiring signings.In the past few weeks my opinion has changed dramatically, especially so when regarding the signings that current boss – Arsene Wenger – made during the summer transfer window of 2011. The signing of Ivory Coast international

Arsenal through to knockout stages

2011-11-25T05:26:00.000-08:00

Arsenal have become the first English club to reach the last 16 of the Champions League following their 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates stadium on Wednesday evening.The Gunners had to qualify to be in the group stage of the competition and did so following two tricky legs against Udinese. However, their progression to the second round has proven much easier, as they go through to

Wenger surprised by swift progression

2011-11-24T05:28:00.000-08:00

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is totally surprised that his side qualified for the Champions League knockout stages ahead of the more fancied Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United.The Gunners sealed their spot in the last 16 of Europe's premier competition for the 12th consecutive season with a 2-1 win over German champions Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.Captain Robin Van

Tough Test For Arsenal!

2011-11-22T23:35:00.000-08:00

It has to be said that Arsenal have been playing very well in their last few games, but your gambling guardian are still not convinced that they can keep up their current form, and they face a tough test against Borrusia Dortmund tonight at the Emirates!Sports betting promotions favourite Robin Van Persie is in the form of his life and Arsenal are hugely reliant on his goals, but as the Norwich

Arsenal hopeful on Van Persie deal

2011-11-17T09:40:00.000-08:00

Arsenal have admitted that they do not expect to speak to hold contract talks with Robin Van Persie until the summer, but have maintained their confidence that he will stay with the club.The Dutchman – who has emerged as Arsenal’s most important player this year – has a contract until 2013 at the moment, although with rumours of his departure, the club are keen to extend it.However, those who bet

Arsenal hoping they are not a one man team

2011-11-14T04:12:00.000-08:00

A large part of the recent Arsenal revival this season has been down to the blistering performances of their Dutch hit-man Robin van Persie, so this week the news that he will put off talks over a possible contract extension until the summer will leave the Gunners' fans with mixed feelings.On one hand they will be delighted that he has not rules out the possibility of elongating his stay in North

Oxlade-Chamberlain trusts Wenger

2011-11-10T05:33:00.000-08:00

Arsenal youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain insists Arsenal is the right club for him to develop in to a top star.The former Southampton youngster has made an impressive start to life at the Emirates Stadium scoring in both the Carling Cup and Champions League – becoming the youngest ever English player to score in the competition.Those who watch football live at the Emirates have certainly been

Wenger looking to boost midfield options

2011-11-10T05:04:00.001-08:00

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is allegedly eyeing up midfield reinforcements after being robbed of Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas in the close season. Although the Frenchman brought in Yossi Benayoun on loan from Chelsea as well as Mikel Arteta from Everton as cover during the last transfer window, he is believed to be keen to bolster his ranks and has started looking into the possibility of

Emirates revival continues

2011-11-08T07:34:00.000-08:00

It’s hard to guess just which aspect of Saturday’s 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion will have pleased Arsene Wenger the most: the fact that in securing the three points he moved his side level on points with Liverpool and within touching distance of fourth place, or that in doing so his side managed to secure back-to-back clean sheets for just the second time this season. The return to fitness

Wilshere gives Arsenal boost

2011-11-08T06:47:00.000-08:00

England midfielder Jack Wilshere has given his club Arsenal a real lift by revealing he intends to stay at the club for the rest of his career. The 19-year-old, who has yet to play this season due to a foot injury, has established himself in both the Arsenal and England team over the past 12 months, emerging as one of the country’s brightest talents. The Gunners began the season as outsiders in

Walcott: we have our confidence back

2011-10-31T12:19:00.001-07:00

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is confident the Gunners have found their form after their scinitliating 5-3 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.The Gunners fought back from 2-1 down to claim a spectacular victory against the title contenders, with a Robin Van Persie hat-trick and efforts from Walcott and full-back Andre Santos enough to take the spoils at Stamford Bridge, and rounds off a remarkable

Wenger praises Van Persie

2011-10-31T06:01:00.000-07:00

By Will TaylorArsenal manager Arsene Wenger was full of praise for star striker Robin Van Persie for his incredible scoring form of late.The Dutchman has been in imperious form so far this campaign, and added to his growing goals tally with a stunning hat-trick against Chelsea in the Premier League at the weekend.Many football betting pundits have been critical of Arsenal this season, with the

Arsenal get Van Persie boost

2011-10-27T08:49:00.000-07:00

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has given their supporters a boost by revealing that contract negotiations have been opened with Robin Van Persie.The Dutchman has been in fine form for the Gunners this year with nine goals in 13 appearances. In addition to that the number of high profile departures in recent months has meant he has rapidly become the last symbol of resistance between the club and

New Gunner Aims for CL Success

2011-10-26T06:46:00.001-07:00

Arsenal new boy, Per Mertesacker, has sky-high hopes for the Gunners, despite a difficult start to the season, which has seen the Londoners lose four out of their first nine games.The German international, in a conversation with Sky Sports News, told of his desire to “go through” in the Champions League with Arsenal. “I'm very confident, I think we can do this”, the gigantic (6ft, 6in) defender

Chu-Young poised for Premier League after League Cup goal

2011-10-26T03:13:00.000-07:00

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that South Korea international Park Chu-Young is ready for the Premier League.The striker played the full 90 minutes in the Gunners’ 2-1 Carling Cup win over Bolton, grabbing his first goal for the club in the process.Wenger admits that Chu-Young, who signed from Monaco over the summer, needed to time to adjust to the pace of the English game, and didn’t

Vermaelen deal welcome relief for Wenger

2011-10-20T01:19:00.000-07:00

The news that Thomas vermaelen has signed a new, long-term contract at Arsenal is a welcome boost for Arsene Wenger after what has been a difficult first two months of the season for the Gunners boss.Vermaelen's time at the Emirates has been dogged by injury but he showed enough during his first season in the Premier League in 2009-10 to earn a place in the PFA Team of the Season that year and

Van Persie Integral to Arsenal Fortunes

2011-10-17T04:43:00.000-07:00

By Lee ClarkeArsenal were lucky 2-1 winners at The Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon against a Sunderland team who will feel aggrieved to leave North London without anything to show for a rejuvenated performance.One thing that did strike home to me whilst watching the game from the comfort of my living room however was just how ordinary The Gunners would be minus their new captain marvel,

Wenger admits Van Persie contract fear

2011-10-17T04:41:00.000-07:00

It is the latest bout of bad news Arsenal fans did not want to hear. Just minutes after Robin van Persie struck two vital goals in a win over Sunderland, boss Arsene Wenger confessed that the Dutchman might not sign a new deal at the Emirates and become the latest big name player to leave.“Unfortunately the ideal situation does not exist often,” said Wenger. “The ideal situation is that he [Van

In-form Van Persie committed to Gunners

2011-10-17T02:02:00.000-07:00

Arsenal's in-form captain, Robin Van Persie, has once again come out to play down reports linking him with a move away from the club. The striker has been one of the rare shining lights to come out of Arsenal so far this season, with his form apparently catching the already interested eye of Manchester City, joining a raft of high profile players to leave the club since the end of last season.

Wilshere blasts Wenger critics

2011-10-10T09:59:00.001-07:00

Arsenal midfielder jack Wilshere has hit out at the criticism of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, describing it as a “joke” that the Frenchman has come under fire after their poor start to the season.Wenger recently celebrated 15 years in charge of the club but has only won two of their first seven Premier League encounters, including the 8-2 thrashing at the hands of Manchester United last month and

Gunners suffer Wilshere blow

2011-09-30T01:29:00.000-07:00

Arsenal can't seem to catch a break at the moment and their fortunes regarding injuries and suspensions have not taken a turn for the better, with news their star midfielder Jack Wilshere is set for five months out on the sidelines.The England international has undergone surgery on the ankle injury at a London hospital and although he was believed to be set for a return during the busy Christmas

Wenger concedes Wilshere blow

2011-09-27T03:24:00.000-07:00

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted his side have suffered a big loss with the news their star midfielder Jack Wilshere is set for a five month absence with an ankle injury.The England international underwent an operation on the fracture in his right ankle on Monday and has now begun his rehabilitation, which won’t see the 19-year-old play until next year with a possible return in February if

Van Persie stalls on new contract

2011-09-26T03:34:00.000-07:00

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has admitted he will delay any talks of prolonging his contract at the Emirates until the future of the club becomes a little clearer.The Dutch international scored his 100th goal for the Gunners on Saturday in their 3-0 over Bolton in the Premier League, and has now made 238 appearances for the club.After a disappointing start to the season, Arsenal lie 12th in

Wenger defiant

2011-09-21T06:09:00.000-07:00

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has issued a defiant warning about his future following his side's 3-1 victory over Carling Cup over Shrewsbury on Tuesday.The Frenchman has come under major criticism in recent times after his team extended their run of trophyless seasons to six and compounded this by struggling in the early part of this campaign, including an 8-2 defeat to rivals Manchester

Wenger comes out fighting

2011-09-21T03:45:00.000-07:00

For 15 minutes or so on Tuesday evening Arsenal fans were beginning to wonder whether their already poor start to the season was about to become traumatic.The wounds from that 8-2 mauling at Manchester United and 4-2 loss at Blackburn were yet to heal when League Two Shrewsbury took the lead the Emirates Stadium in the Carling Cup third round.Thankfully for the nervous red and white hordes the

Wenger not under pressure

2011-09-20T04:25:00.000-07:00

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has dismissed claims that Arsene Wenger is under pressure and insists he has the full backing of the board.It has been suggested that the Frenchman is under pressure after a disappointing start to the season as well as his reluctance to spend money in the transfer market.Wenger's position has previously been thought to be untouchable but after failing to win a

Gunners desperate for a response

2011-09-09T03:17:00.000-07:00

To lose 8-2 against one of your fiercest rivals is bad enough but to force to wait two weeks to try and put it right must have been torture for Arsenal and their fans. Players will tell you that after a defeat they want to play the next game quickly in order to get the loss out of their system. So the international period has allowed the memories of that Old Trafford mauling to fester. Only

Wenger should go for Carling Cup win

2011-09-08T08:53:00.000-07:00

After so much criticism regarding a lack of success you have to wonder what attitude Arsene Wenger will have towards the Carling Cup this year. It has been seven long years for Arsenal since their last trophy and they blew a massive chance in the Carling Cup final last year, when a blunder from goalkeeper and defender gifted the game, and the silverware, to Birmingham City. It was a huge Carling

Wenger at a crossroads

2011-09-01T10:17:00.000-07:00

It’s no secret that this season could end up being one of the most challenging of Arsene Wenger’s fifteen year tenure at Arsenal, but the fact that there are now certain sections of the Emirates that have lost faith in their manager and actually want to see a change at the top of the club’s hierarchy should be viewed as very worrying indeed. Wenger has always invested in youth, but now there

Arsenal's most crucial 24 hours awaits

2011-08-30T03:42:00.000-07:00

Transfer deadline is usually a quiet time for Arsene Wenger. The Frenchman more often than not gets his business done early by the time the bi-annual mad scramble begins. But in this most disastrous of starts to a season Wenger knows he must deliver ahead of Wednesday's deadline or risk the rest of the campaign imploding all around him. Those who bet on the Champions League are already placing

Barca finally get their man

2011-08-23T05:25:00.000-07:00

Barcelona have completed the signing of Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal. The Spanish midfielder returns to his boyhood club after passing a medical and signing five-year deal worth an estimated £35 million. Fabregas was unveiled in front of a large crowd at the Nou Camp and the Spanish and European champions have inserted a $200 million clause buy-out clause into his contract. The 24-year-old’

Work begins now for Wenger

2011-08-16T05:44:00.000-07:00

So the Fabregas shaped cloud that as hung over Arsenal for the past two years has lifted. He has gone, the cash is in the bank, now the club can try and move on. I can appreciate Arsene Wenger's desperation to keep his skipper, such is his pivotal role in the team. Plus the way Barca have perhaps gone about their hunt of the player leaves a lot to be desired. Those who bet on the Premier League

Newcastle,Arsenal and Joey Barton haven't changed.

2011-08-15T08:06:00.000-07:00

The match at St James' Park on Saturday couldn't have been more different to the equivalent game we were treated to last season. The TV schedulers, desperate for a repeat of last February's 4-4 goalfest, were left disappointed. But the supporters probably left the ground anxious that the same old failings from either side are still apparent, meaning transfer window activity is urgently needed

Arsenal's start to define their season?

2011-08-12T05:05:00.000-07:00

It's the same old story as the season approaches where the Gunners are concerned. Yes, that's right, Arsenal have been accused of being embroiled in a crisis before the season has even started. However, the North London outfit is not a club to be discounted so rashly, since the Gunners still possess a very strong squad, even if Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas do decide to depart the club.

Wenger reflects on Oxlaide-Chamberlain capture

2011-08-12T04:26:00.000-07:00

Arsenal have secured the services of Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain from Championship side Southampton. The 17-year-old has signed a long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £12 million plus any add-ons. The winger played 44 times for the Saints, scoring 10 goals, and was influential in the club’s promotion from League One last season.

Oxlade-Chamberlain in Arsenal medical

2011-08-08T07:07:00.000-07:00

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after it was announced that the Southampton winger was undergoing a medical at the Emirates. The 17-year-old is set to sign a long-term deal at the club after the two clubs agreed a £12m fee for the highly-rated youngster. Oxlade-Chamberlain will become Arsenal's third summer signing, following the arrivals of Gervinho from

Wenger urgently needs defensive recruitment

2011-08-04T04:09:00.000-07:00

Arsene Wenger undoubtedly is a intelligent man, he wouldn't have got where he is today without being one. And as football managers go, he is one of the more studious.So why then has not yet addressed the yawning chasm in his side's defence?The club's prudent approach to finances is well documented and should be applauded, but there is cash there for Wenger to spend on a defender, and it one badly

Can Arsenal end the hurt?

2011-08-03T03:38:00.000-07:00

Arsenal have endured six years without winning any silverware but Jack Wilshere reckons they are only one or two faces short of being real Premier League title contenders for the coming season. The young midfielder has seen Arsene Wenger sing Gervinho and Carl Jenkinson during the summer transfer window so far, but more worrying for Wilshere and the Gunners fans is who might leave. Gael Clichy

Can Arsenal find that one defender needed to reach the summit?

2011-07-28T08:07:00.000-07:00

Arsenal have proved time and time again over the years that they can be nothing short of brilliant when going forward in attack, but, at the same time, Arsenal have apparently done all they can to prove how inept and downright awful they can be defensively, a trend that new boy Carl Jenkinson managed to demonstrate all too neatly in the Gunners' recent friendly game against FC Cologne.With Arsene

Eboue set for Galatasaray switch

2011-07-26T09:53:00.000-07:00

Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue is close to leaving Arsenal after the club agreed a deal to sell the Ivorian to Turkish club Galatasaray for around £4 million.Eboue has been a consistent performer for the Gunners since joining from Belgian club Beveren in 2005, but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is said to have run out of patience with the 28 year old after he gave away a vital penalty which lead to

Are Arsenal more suited to Europe?

2011-07-22T05:46:00.000-07:00

It has been six years since Arsenal have won any trophies but maybe their style of play is suited to the Champions League more than the Premier League. The Gunners have not won anything since the 2005 FA Cup and since that date they have come up short in both the Premier League and the Champions League competitions. The argument thrown at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is his reluctance to spend big

Denilson to Return to Brazil

2011-07-19T04:04:00.000-07:00

Arsenal midfielder, Denilson, is to return to his native Brazil on loan, following a disappointing season at the Emirates Stadium.Denilson signed for the Gunners from Sao Paulo in August 2006. Two months later he made his debut against West Bromwich Albion in a Carling Cup match, but would have to wait until December for the opportunity to play a game in the Premier League. The midfielder has

Arsenal’s Future

2011-07-18T01:25:00.001-07:00

Arsenal’s future appears to be hanging on a knife edge right now. With club captain Cesc Fabregas forever destined to leave the club and join his boyhood favourite club (and the place where he began his career as a trainee) Barcelona, and Samir Nasri being chased intensely by both Manchester clubs, this summer could prove to mark the beginning of the end of Arsene Wenger’s 15 year project. With

Wenger 'must spend to be successful'

2011-07-13T06:49:00.000-07:00

Robin van Persie has made it clear he thinks Arsenal need to spend big to win trophies, and many fans will agree they need a transformation to have any chance of winning the Champions League. The Gunners have not won a trophy in six years and have seen themselves fall behind Manchester United and Chelsea in the Premier League and Champions League, while big-spending Manchester City also seem to

Arsenal at the crossroads

2011-07-05T05:55:00.000-07:00

Arsenal are seen as a club in crisis. The expected departures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, soon after the exit of Gael Clichy, the last member of the Gunners' 2003/04 'Invincibles', would leave a huge hole in a team that is already under pressure to deliver. Boardroom uncertainty and unrest amongst senior players does not help matters.However, there is more to this current state of flux at

Cesc to bid farewell

2011-06-28T04:46:00.000-07:00

Arsenal look closer than ever to selling club captain Cesc Fabregas as reports leaked from the Emirates Stadium that linked the Spaniard with a return to Barcelona. It emerged last week that the Gunners rebuffed a bid from Barcelona for their former player, an offer which was thought to be in the region of £27million. However, a senior figure at the club admitted that they could part ways with

Nasri hope as Cesc deal nears

2011-06-27T07:59:00.000-07:00

While Arsenal fans have long been resigned to the prospect of losing captain Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona, they certainly were not expecting this summer to see another one of their star players dragged about in the transfer gossip in a truly serious way.Having enjoyed a decent season, albeit one that rather collapsed at about the same time as Arsenal lost their way in all four competitions they

Arsenal say no to £27m Fabregas bid

2011-06-24T08:29:00.000-07:00

Arsenal have reportedly rejected a bid of around £27 million for Cesc Fabregas from Spanish giants Barcelona.The Catalan side have been chasing the midfielder for the last two summers and many now believe that this will be the year the 24-year-old finally returns to his boyhood club.Fabregas grew up at Nou Camp club, idolising coach Pep Guardiola but was snapped up by Arsenal as 16-year-old on a

Dann to Arsenal?

2011-06-24T03:08:00.000-07:00

Arsenal fans are a poor old bunch. After being forced to watch their side fall apart last season in miserable fashion, with boring old Alex McLeish's ability to mastermind a victory over Arsene Wenger at Wembley in front of millions of spectators watching on TV a particularly painful point of the campaign, they have now been further let down by their manager's rather odd involvement in the

Arsenal warned off Baggies striker

2011-06-22T02:54:00.001-07:00

West Bromwich Albion have taken a firm stance on the future of their striker Peter Odemwingie, telling Arsenal that he is not for sale at any price.The 29-year-old had an excellent first season in England last time out scoring 15 goals in all competitions for the Baggies. This has since led to him being linked with a bigger club.Arsenal are on the hunt for a striker of course and are interested

Is Cesc set to go?

2011-06-15T05:18:00.000-07:00

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has admitted that club captain Cesc Fabregas is desperate to leave the Emirates Stadium this year in order to join his boyhood side Barcelona. The Spaniard has once again been linked with a return to the side where he grew up before signing for the Gunners as a 16-year-old in 2003.Speculation has been rife over the last few summers that Fabregas was set to return to

Arsenal need to keep their big players

2011-06-13T07:41:00.000-07:00

Arsene Wenger has stated a desire to keep Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas at Arsenal next season as he looks for the Gunners to go for the Premier League title. The French boss has seen his side remain without a trophy since 2005 and they slipped to fourth in the Premier League title race last season as a faltering end to their campaign saw Manchester City leapfrog them in the table. For large

Arsenal sign young defender

2011-06-09T05:10:00.000-07:00

With Manchester United and Liverpool splashing the cash on Phil Jones and Jordan Henderson respectively, Arsenal have gone quietly about their early summer transfer business with the signing of Charlton defender Carl Jenkinson.The Finland Under-21 international has joined the Gunners after only making eight appearances for Charlton since his debut in December 2010. Arsene Wenger clearly likes

What's Stan's plan for Arsenal?

2011-06-08T04:04:00.000-07:00

Having made his first official decision as owner of Arsenal, with his choice to raise ticket prices for home matches next season a pretty unpopular one, the question now resting on many Arsenal fans' lips is: what will Stan Kroenke do next?With fans desperate for the owners to invest a fair amount of cash on bringing a few new stars to the club, and with Arsene Wenger finally looking like he's

Wilshere attitude shows respect campaign still flawed

2011-06-07T01:37:00.000-07:00

Even though Arsenal's Jack Wilshere made all the right headlines for his consistently stunning football last season at club level, he has since made comments which hint that the referees respect campaign in the league is not just one that has its weak points, but one which is in fact utterly flawed. Having seen his club Arsenal concede a fair number of penalties and after being forced to watch on

Wenger denies Nasri exit

2011-06-02T04:25:00.000-07:00

Arsene Wenger has denied Samir Nasri will be leaving Arsenal to join Premier League rivals Manchester United this summer.Nasri enjoyed his finest season in an Arsenal shirt and was included in the PFA player of the year nominees, which has put him in the shop window for European clubs.The Frenchman has only 12 months remaining on his contract at the Emirates meaning there is a real danger he

Wenger to fight for Fabregas

2011-05-24T06:34:00.000-07:00

It must be the end of the season. Cesc Fabregas is being linked with a move away from Arsenal.The Gunners captain, as ever, is expected by many to leave the club this summer with a move to boyhood team Barcelona being discussed again.However, Arsene Wenger is in no mood to sell as he looks to improve his squad and will do everything he can to hold onto his man.The Frenchman said: “I expect him to

Is Denilson leaving the first sign of recovery at Arsenal?

2011-05-23T06:23:00.000-07:00

Although the sounds coming out of Arsenal in recent weeks have been fairly negative, the reality remains that the imminent departure of Denilson from the club is the first public acceptance by Arsene Wenger that the wheat needs to be separated from the chaff at Arsenal FC.Having had to endure a parting statement from Denilson that the club does not match his ambitions (or perhaps that his

Kroenke maintains buy out offer

2011-05-18T08:56:00.000-07:00

Arsenal’s majority shareholder Stan Kroenke’s unconditional offer to Arsenal’s other shareholders remains open despite a full takeover bid by the American not forthcoming.Kroenke Sports Enterprises moved close to controlling stake last month after buying additional shares month, with KSE’s stake now at around 63%.Kroenke was then obliged to make a formal offer to buy up any remaining shares at

Is Kyle Bartley the forgotten man at Arsenal?

2011-05-17T04:33:00.000-07:00

Even though there is a lot of talk about Arsenal needing to sign a new centre back over the summer in order to give themselves a chance of success next season, there seem to be a few people who have forgotten that Arsenal have got a rather handy centre back finding his way at the club fairly successfully in the form of Kyle Bartley.With Bartley currently making a big impression at Rangers, where

Szczesny holds his own

2011-05-16T04:19:00.000-07:00

The goalkeeping position at Arsenal has been under question ever since the first retirement of Jens Lehmann, but it now finally seems to a be a question that has an answer, and that answer seems to be in the form of the commentator's nightmare that is Wojciech Szczesny, the young Polish goalkeeper who has made the position his own in recent months.If Szczesny wishes to carry on showing he is

Wenger lashes out at Merson doping claims

2011-05-16T01:56:00.000-07:00

Arsene Wenger has hit back at claims made by former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson that cast doubts over the club’s medical procedures under the Frenchman.Merson claims that during his brief spell at the club with Wenger at the helm, he saw players injected with a yellowy substance, while Wenger himself handed out a “dark tablet” which was super-strength caffeine. The England international played

Van Persie the man who deserves real praise, not United stars

2011-05-11T06:06:00.000-07:00

Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov have attracted plenty of praise for their cutting edge in front of goal this season. With Manchester United having all but tied up the Premier League title, it's easy to see why the duo have been the subject of overly enthusiastic praise. However, when it comes to admiring the effectiveness of Premier League strikers this season, it's worth looking further

Nasri sick of losing

2011-05-05T04:07:00.000-07:00

Samir Nasri is ready to start winning trophies after a career of finishing just short of silverware. The Arsenal midfielder – who came second in the PFA Player of the year awards – has been speaking about his frustration of not being successful in tournaments.It may well have been a good season for him personally with regards to his performances on the pitch, but it appears he would have swapped

Wilshere to clash with Wenger?

2011-05-05T02:13:00.000-07:00

Jack Wilshere has excelled in the Arsenal midfield this season, with manager Arsene Wenger regarding him as one of the first names on his team sheet, but he is also an individual now risking facing the wrath of the Frenchman. The issue stems down to the fact that the young midfielder has expressed his desire to play for his country this summer at the European Championships for the Under-21s, even

De Jong targets Arsenal

2011-04-28T03:58:00.000-07:00

Having recently been overtaken by Chelsea in the Premier League table, it is almost unthinkable that Arsenal could drop another place before the season ends, thus having to go through the qualification stages of the Champions League later this year.However, Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong believes his team can cast a further blow to the Gunners season by overtaking them into 3rd place

Same old Arsenal, can Wenger change things?

2011-04-26T04:38:00.000-07:00

You could forgive Arsenal fans for feeling a sense of deja vu as yet another season looks set to end unfulfilled in depressingly familiar circumstances.After beginning February with hopes high in four competitions two disastrous months have seen them fail in all of them.You get the impression though that the fallout from this year may actually force Wenger to divert from his stubborn path of

Which strikers will be leaving Arsenal?

2011-04-18T02:27:00.000-07:00

With the season drawing to a close, the reality is that, for many players, this will be their last few months at their current club, and for Arsenal those players who are quite likely to be leaving in the summer just so happen to be strikers.After seeing Nicklas Bendtner fail to display anywhere near enough consistency and decent performances on the pitch, despite the occasional flash of what

Arsenal lament the loss of a visionary

2011-04-15T02:33:00.000-07:00

The name of Danny Fiszman is not one that will be recognised outside directors' boxes and the home of Arsenal FC, but the name is one worth remembering, for he was a man who had a massive influence on football in the current era, with Fiszman the brains and indeed the man who provided the vision behind Arsenal's move to the Emirates stadium. Despite his sad and untimely death, his lasting legacy

Is Diaby finally on his way out?

2011-04-14T04:42:00.000-07:00

Arsenal fans have become fairly used to seeing their bench remain calm and composed, especially with Arsene Wenger almost deciding on a regular basis to sit there in resignation rather than jump up and down in rage like other managers decide to do, but the reaction of Pat Rice (a man who admittedly is far more animated than Wenger) while observing the performance of Abou Diaby may just turn out

Wenger hails veteran Lehmann

2011-04-12T06:10:00.001-07:00