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Manchester United, City, Arsenal and Chelsea battle to sign Neven Subotic - the 'New Nemanja Vidic'

A defender dubbed the next Nemanja Vidic could soon be playing alongside his compatriot at Manchester United.

Arsenal star Tomas Rosicky remains in the dark over his future at the Emirates Stadium

The Czech playmaker made his comeback last month after being sidelined for 18 months with a string of injuries following a hamstring problem back in January 2008.

Arsenal and Manchester City interested in Barcelona's Carles Puyol

Arsenal have joined Manchester City in the race to sign Barcelona defender Carles Puyol.

Sol Campbell approaches Arsene Wenger with a view to training with Arsenal squad

Former Arsenal captain Sol Campbell has talked to manager Arsène Wenger about returning to the club to train and try to regain his fitness.

Arsenal increase turnover and make record 35.2m pound profit in past year

Arsenal have increased their turnover and made a record profit after tax of £35.2m for the year ending 31 May, according to figures released this morning.

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger learned football tactics in a pub

Arsène Wenger speaks five languages, has an economics degree and is an expert in sports science, but the sophisticated Arsenal manager insists the most important lessons he's ever learned were in a pub.

Arsenal back to full strength as Arsene Wenger welcomes back Theo Walcott and Andrey Arshavin

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been given a huge lift ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Fulham as Andrey Arshavin and Theo Walcott are available.

Bordeaux president is wrong on Marouane Chamakh, says Arsene Wenger

Arsène Wenger has invited the president of Bordeaux, Jean-Louis Triaud, to a public debate in order to clarify the position over his interest in Marouane Chamakh.

Arsene Wenger warns of threat to Arsenal youth policy

Arsène Wenger has admitted that the days may be numbered for Arsenal's acclaimed youth policy, which saw eight teenagers start Tuesday's Carling Cup third-round victory over West Bromwich, with the club's strategy threatened by plans at Fifa and Uefa to limit the movement of pla …

Bordeaux president lashes out at Arsene Wenger over Marouane Chamakh pursuit

Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has criticised Arsenal over their pursuit of Marouane Chamakh after Arsène Wenger admitted last week that he may reconsider a move for the Moroccan striker in January.

Carling Cup: Arsenal 2-0 West Bromwich Albion

Controversy casts a shadow over Arsenal's latest bright young things.

Arsenal don't need to spend big to be top club says chief executive Ivan Gazidis

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists the club will remain at the top of the European game without recourse to paying huge transfer fees and has backed manager Arsène Wenger to bring success while maintaining a "fundamental stability".

Arsenal and West Ham still in the hunt for Chamakh despite Juventus talks

Marouane Chamakh's representatives are pushing for further talks with West Ham and Arsenal after they held a meeting with Juventus in Turin on Wednesday.

Arsenal buoyed by Robin van Persie recovery

Robin van Persie is hopeful of returning for Arsenal against Wigan on Saturday, but Denilson is out until the end of the month and third-choice goalkeeper Vito Mannone will continue.

Standard Liege 2 Arsenal 3: match report

Read a full match report of the Champions League match between Standard Liège and Arsenal at the Maurice Dufrasne Stadium in Liège, Belgium on Wednesday Sept 16, 2009.

Emmanuel Adebayor to miss Manchester derby after accepting three-match ban

Emmanuel Adebayor will miss Sunday's Manchester derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford after Manchester City reluctantly abandoned efforts to contest an FA charge of violent conduct against the player on Wednesday night.

Arsene Wenger: Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor deserves punishment

Arsène Wenger has accused Emmanuel Adebayor of deliberately stamping on the head of Robin van Persie and dismissed Mark Hughes, the Manchester City manager, as being the only person unable to acknowledge the severity of the incident.

Manchester City star Emmanuel Adebayor set to be banned for three matches for stamping on Arsenal's Robin van Persie

Emmanuel Adebayor is set to be banned for at least three matches for his wild rampage against Arsenal at Easlands.

Uefa rescinds Arsenal striker Eduardo's two-game Champions League ban

Eduardo da Silva's European ban has been rescinded on appeal after Uefa accepted the appeal lodged by Arsenal.

Arsenal without Manuel Almunia and Robin van Persie for Liege clash

Arsenal must cope without goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, striker Robin van Persie and midfielder Denilson in tomorrow's Champions League tie against Standard Liège.

Arsenal's Johan Djourou out for season, estimates Arsene Wenger

Arsenal's Johan Djourou could be out for the rest of the season after Arsène Wenger estimated that his centre-back would need up to eight months to recovery from a significant knee surgery.

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky plays first match in 20 months

Arsenal's Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky made his first competitive appearance after 20 months on the sidelines when he started Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against minnows San Marino.

Andrei Arshavin injured for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger rages against Russia appearance

Andrei Arshavin will miss Saturday's Premier League match against Manchester City and also next week's Champions League group game against Standard Liege after playing for Russia on Wednesday night despite a groin injury.

Fabregas fears: Arsenal skipper Cesc puts Real Madrid and Barcelona on red alert after admitting his future is unclear

Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas admits he doesn't know where he will be playing next season. The midfielder has denied suggestions in Spain that he already has an agreement to join Barcelona if presidential hopeful Sandro Rosell wins elections next summer.