Arsenal: December 2008 Archives

Arsene Wenger has targeted Everton star Mikel Arteta as a replacement for the injured Cesc Fabregas and could launch a January bid.

Arsenal will face competition from clubs in Spain and Italy in the race to sign Andrei Arshavin, according to his agent.

Long-term injury-victim Cesc Fabregas is convinced Arsenal can compete for the game's top honours in his absence.

Arsenal will face competition from clubs in Spain and Italy in the race to sign Andrei Arshavin, according to his agent.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will put "experience" and "spark" at the top of his requirements for new signings in January.

Arsene Wenger's search for a creative midfielder has revived talk of a January move for Zenit St Petersburg star Andrei Arshavin.

William Gallas re-ignited Arsenal's faltering title bid and condemned Portsmouth to four straight defeats with a late header.

Sylvain Distin has insisted he has not received any contact from Premier League rivals Arsenal about a January move from Portsmouth.

Arsene Wenger has suggested that the referee may have been influenced in Boxing Day's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.

Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead in a thrilling finale at Villa Park, with Zat Knight's late equaliser earning Aston Villa a point.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has declared Aston Villa not good enough to win the Premier League title this season.

Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas says he will not be having an operation on his knee but still expects to be out for four months.

New loan signing Jay Simpson has made a promise to fire relegation-threatened West Brom off the bottom of the Premier League.

Arsenal have been rocked by the news Cesc Fabregas will be on the sidelines for up to four months with a serious knee injury.

Niklas Bendtner has dismissed rumours linking him with a move away from Arsenal and has pledged his future to the Gunners.

Espanyol have told Tottenham and Arsenal to forget about making a move for Steve Finnan in the January window.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal's title rivals will continue to drop points and insists the Gunners are still in the race.

Arsenal look set to be without Cesc Fabregas for the festive period at the very least after he picked up a knee injury.

Ten-man Arsenal hung on for a point after Emmanuel Adebayor's sending-off in a bad-tempered clash at the Emirates.

Arsenal look to set to beat North London rivals Spurs to the £20 million signing of Russian International midfielder Andrei Arshavin.

Arsene Wenger has indicated that he will add new faces to his Arsenal squad next month but that January won't be that busy.

Arsenal will have Samir Nasri back against Liverpool but Kolo Toure and Nicklas Bendtner are expected to miss out.

Arsenal have been drawn to face Italian outfit AS Roma in the last 16 of the Champions League with the first leg to be played at home.

Arsenal have been boosted by the news that midfielder Tomas Rosicky has returned to light training this week.

Arsene Wenger says he would like to bring in a 'special' signing in January as he looks to keep Arsenal in the title race.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is being linked with a double swoop for highly-rated Lille duo Yohan Cabaye and Eden Hazard.

Arsenal have been put on red alert by the news that Cardiff City are ready to cash in on Welsh international Joe Ledley.

Rio Ferdinand has written off Arsenal's Premier League challenge, claiming the title is now between Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Rio Ferdinand believes this season's Premier League title race will be between United, Chelsea and Liverpool with Arsenal out of it.

Arsene Wenger will be closely monitoring the welcome return of striker Eduardo in tonight's reserve clash with Portsmouth.

Fiorentina have joined Arsenal and Aston Villa in the chase for £5million-rated Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has called on his players to continue to "believe" they can still win the Premier League.

Arsenal dropped more points at The Riverside in a 1-1 draw but didn't do enough to win against a detemined Boro side.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are starting to find some consistency and believes they are still in the title race.

AC Milan and Juventus are ready to go head-to-head for the signature of Arsenal defender William Gallas when the window opens.

West Brom are reported to be lining up a move for Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, who they want to take on loan.

Crystal Palace have ended their interest in Arsenal youngsters Rui Fonte and Henri Lansbury who had both been linked with a loan move.

Arsene Wenger is expected to turn to Mexican youngster Carlos Vela in Arsenal's Champions League tie at Porto.

Arsene Wenger has admitted that at least three of his young starlets could join Championship sides on loan in the new year.

Arsene Wenger has heaped the praise on Champions League Group G rivals Porto ahead of the sides meeting on Wednesday night.

Arsene Wenger says it will be 'March at the earliest' before Arsenal midfielder Thomas Rosicky will be ready to return.

West Brom are keen on Arsenal duo Carlos Vela and Jay Simpson as Arsene Wenger considers loaning them out in January.

Arsene Wenger claims that striker Eduardo is close to making a first-team comeback following his career-threatening injury.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger refuses to bow to popular opinion and will play Emmanuel Eboue against Porto on Wednesday.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted Cesc Fabregas "could leave" the Gunners under the little known 'Webster Ruling'.

Emmanuel Adebayor poked home the only goal of the game as Arsenal triumped over a spirited Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keeping close tabs on highly-rated Hamilton midfield starlet James McCarthy.

Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo says he is flattered to be linked with a move to Arsenal but says the future is out of his hands.

Cesc Fabregas has re-affirmed his desire to stay at Arsenal after reports suggested he fancied a move to AC Milan one day.

Gunners youngster Jay Simpson is close to agreeing a new three-year deal while Derby and West Brom want to take him on loan.

Arsene Wenger says his Arsenal youngsters were taught a lesson by Burnley but believes missed chances also cost them.

Arsenal are reported to be lining up an ambitious £11million swoop for Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou in January.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will again field a youthful side when Arsenal travel to Burnley in the Carling Cup tonight.

Arsenal are ready to wrap up a £6million swoop for Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure as soon as the transfer window opens.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal can still win the Premiership but must continue to perform like they did against Chelsea.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reported to be keeping tabs on FC Twente winger Eljero Elia with a view to a January swoop.

Arsene Wenger has targeted Everton star Mikel Arteta as a replacement for the injured Cesc Fabregas and could launch a January bid.

Arsenal will face competition from clubs in Spain and Italy in the race to sign Andrei Arshavin, according to his agent.

Long-term injury-victim Cesc Fabregas is convinced Arsenal can compete for the game's top honours in his absence.

Arsenal will face competition from clubs in Spain and Italy in the race to sign Andrei Arshavin, according to his agent.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will put "experience" and "spark" at the top of his requirements for new signings in January.

Arsene Wenger's search for a creative midfielder has revived talk of a January move for Zenit St Petersburg star Andrei Arshavin.

William Gallas re-ignited Arsenal's faltering title bid and condemned Portsmouth to four straight defeats with a late header.

Sylvain Distin has insisted he has not received any contact from Premier League rivals Arsenal about a January move from Portsmouth.

Arsene Wenger has suggested that the referee may have been influenced in Boxing Day's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.

Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead in a thrilling finale at Villa Park, with Zat Knight's late equaliser earning Aston Villa a point.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has declared Aston Villa not good enough to win the Premier League title this season.

Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas says he will not be having an operation on his knee but still expects to be out for four months.