Arsenal: February 2009 Archives

A man-of-the-match display by goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer secured Fulham a 0-0 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger tried to sign Salomon Kalou last summer and may make a fresh approach at the end of the season.

Arsenal have been boosted by the news Theo Walcott will return to training on Monday following a shoulder injury.

Cesc Fabregas is still confident that Arsenal can pip Aston Villa or Chelsea for the fourth Champions League place this season.

Abou Diaby is set to be fit for Arsenal's visit of Fulham on Saturday while Andrey Arshavin can return to the starting XI.

Kolo Toure has confirmed that his feud with Arsenal team-mate William Gallas is now at an end and the duo are happy to play together.

Striker Salomon Kalou says he is happy at Chelsea but admitted he would be interested in playing under Arsene Wenger at rivals Arsenal.

Nicklas Bendtner says Arsenal's 1-0 lead over Roma will be enough to see them through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Kolo Toure has said he has put his differences aside with Arsene Wenger and now wants to remain at Arsenal for the long term.

Nicklas Bendtner and Robin van Persie look set to lead the Arsenal attack when Roma are the visitors this evening.

Arsene Wenger is determined to keep his star players and insists Arsenal will soon be the best team in England.

Arsenal are being linked with a move for Fiorentina's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo as Arsene Wenger draws up his summer wish list.

Arsenal slump to a third consecutive goalless draw in the league as Sunderland earn an unlikely point on the road.

Robin van Persie says he will only sign a new deal with Arsenal if the club match his ambition for winning trophies.

Arsenal are said to be tracking Nacional star Micael Ruben as his team-mate Nene is unlikely to get a work permit to play in England.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed new signing Andrei Arshavin will play against Sunderland this weekend.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Eduardo will be out for two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in the FA Cup replay win over Cardiff.

Samir Nasri has denied speculation that there is a rift between himself and William Gallas which is dividing the Arsenal dressing room.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has said he is confident Arsene Wenger will extend his contract at the club beyond next summer.

Arsenal are being linked with a move for Brazilian ace Nene after watching him in action last week.

Arsene Wenger has all but given up hope of catching Manchester United but says the Premiership is still the priority for Arsenal.

Cesc Fabregas has said he will be back in training in the next 10 days as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

Arsene Wenger has said the return of Eduardo to first team action will boost his side's prospects for their end of season run-in.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has to decide whether to go with Nicklas Bendtner or Eduardo against Cardiff City tonight.

Robin Van Persie admits Arsenal need to win silverware this season and end their four year trophy drought.

Robin van Persie says he sympathises with supporters craving for Arsenal to end their trophy drought.

Arsene Wenger has admitted that Emmanuel Eboue has a problem dealing with his 'frustrations' after his dismissal last weekend.

Arsene Wenger has told his Arsenal players to forget their rivals and concentrate on producing 'outstanding performances' this season.

Arsenal are sweating over the fitness of Aaron Ramsey after the midfielder picked up a knee injury on international duty.

Arsene Wenger says Eduardo is fit and raring to go but is not sure whether he will start against Cardiff on Monday night.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is reportedly interested in raiding local rivals Arsenal for full-back Armand Traore.

Croatia star Eduardo has finally made his return to competitive action and says he's now ready to play again for Arsenal.

Arsenal could make a summer bid for Niko Kranjcar after the Croatia international admitted he wants out of Portsmouth.

Spanish youngster Koke has revealed he is being monitored by Arsenal but says he is focused on staying with Atletico Madrid.

Former Arsenal skipper Gilberto feels that Arsene Wenger needs some experienced players if they are to improve.

Russian coach Guus Hiddink believes Andrey Arshavin will benefit from his move to the Gunners and so will Russia.

Striker Robin van Persie has blasted Arsenal's performances and says they need to improve or risk missing out on the Champions League.

Emmanuel Eboue has apologised to Arsenal for getting sent off against Spurs but insists he does not understand his first yellow card.

Eduardo is set to play for Croatia this week after his coach Slaven Bilic agreed with Arsene Wenger that he is ready.

Arsenal have told supporters not to expect to see Andrey Arshavin's debut in Monday's FA Cup fourth round replay against Cardiff City.

Arsenal secured a point with a battling 0-0 draw against Tottenham at White Hart Lane, despite playing for almost an hour with ten men.

Robin van Persie says he is hoping to reach an agreement with Arsenal soon to sign a contract extension with the Gunners.

Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal have 'nothing to hide' over the Andrey Arshavin deal and claims the deal was all above board.

Arsenal's record signing Andrey Arshavin could go straight into the side to face Tottenham on Sunday in the absence of Abou Diaby.

Andrei Arshavin always had his heart set on a move to Arsenal and has been tipped to be a star in the Premiership.

Arsenal's late signing of Andrei Arshavin is set to be discussed at a meeting of Premier League clubs on Thursday.

Arsenal supporters may be forced to wait a fortnight to see Andrei Arshavin in action, with the playmaker admitting he is not fit.

Andrei Arshavin has admitted the language barrier at Arsenal poses him some problems following his move from Russia.

Arsenal have confirmed that Zenit St Petersburg's Russian international midfielder Andrei Arshavin has finally signed for the club.

Arsenal expect Theo Walcott to be back in the first-team in four weeks, making him available for the Champions League second leg.

Andrei Arshavin will finally seal his move to Arsenal on Tuesday with the Russian ace revealing he will wear the number 23 shirt.

Arsene Wenger has claimed that Andrei Arshavin's move to Arsenal from Zenit St Petersburg has not collapsed and the deal will go ahead.

Arsenal's hopes of signing Andrei Arshavin look to have failed at the last minute after Zenit St Petersburg claimed a deal was off.

Arsenal are 'very close' to completing a deal to sign Andrei Arshavin and face a race to beat the transfer deadline.

Andrei Arshavin's move from Zenit St Petersburg is off after talks over personal terms collapsed and is now set to head home to Russia.

Arsenal should complete the transfer of Andrei Arshavin before today's deadline although Arsene Wenger is growing tired of the saga.

Cesc Fabregas has said he expects to be back for Arsenal earlier than expected to help his side achieve a Champions League place.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he left Robin van Persie on the bench against West Ham to protect him against injury.

A man-of-the-match display by goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer secured Fulham a 0-0 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger tried to sign Salomon Kalou last summer and may make a fresh approach at the end of the season.

Arsenal have been boosted by the news Theo Walcott will return to training on Monday following a shoulder injury.

Cesc Fabregas is still confident that Arsenal can pip Aston Villa or Chelsea for the fourth Champions League place this season.

Abou Diaby is set to be fit for Arsenal's visit of Fulham on Saturday while Andrey Arshavin can return to the starting XI.

Kolo Toure has confirmed that his feud with Arsenal team-mate William Gallas is now at an end and the duo are happy to play together.

Striker Salomon Kalou says he is happy at Chelsea but admitted he would be interested in playing under Arsene Wenger at rivals Arsenal.

Nicklas Bendtner says Arsenal's 1-0 lead over Roma will be enough to see them through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Kolo Toure has said he has put his differences aside with Arsene Wenger and now wants to remain at Arsenal for the long term.

Nicklas Bendtner and Robin van Persie look set to lead the Arsenal attack when Roma are the visitors this evening.

Arsene Wenger is determined to keep his star players and insists Arsenal will soon be the best team in England.

Arsenal are being linked with a move for Fiorentina's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo as Arsene Wenger draws up his summer wish list.

Arsenal slump to a third consecutive goalless draw in the league as Sunderland earn an unlikely point on the road.