Arsenal: October 2009 Archives

Robin van Persie scored two as Arsenal took the north London bragging rights in 3-0 win over Tottenham at the Emirates.

Arsenal will go to Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup after the draw was made for the next round this lunchtime.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has dismissed north London rivals Arsenal's chances of lifting the Premier League title.

Arsenal are set to welcome back Manuel Almunia from injury when the Gunners take on Tottenham tomorrow.

Atletico Madrid have revealed they want to sign Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida at the end of the season.

Arsene Wenger believes the current crop of Arsenal youngsters have what it takes to go to the top after watching them beat Liverpool.

Watford boss Malky Mackay is confident loan duo Tom Cleverley and Henri Lansbury will extend their stay at Vicarage Road.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed he was interested in Alberto Aquilani before the midfielder joined Liverpool.

Samir Nasri and Lukasz Fabianski could start against Liverpool as Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger plans to make changes.

Arsenal playmaker Andrei Arshavin has admitted the Gunners got what they deserved after throwing away a two goal lead at West Ham.

Arsene Wenger has warned his Arsenal players they will drop out of the title race if they throw away more 'missed opportunities'.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has told Arsenal or any other club to forget about making a move for Lorik Cana.

Second half goals from Carlton Cole and Alessandro Diamanti's penalty secured ten-man West Ham a point in a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he regrets allowing Mathew Upson to leave the club as he prepares to face him.

Eduardo will be fit to face West Ham on Sunday but Tomas Rosicky and Nicklas Bendtner are doubts for Arsenal.

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin says he came close to joining Tottenham but Spurs could not agree a fee with Zenit St Petersburg.

Samir Nasri says he feels good after returning from injury but is not sure whether he is quite ready for the Arsenal first team.

Arsenal are set to revive their interest in Sunderland midfielder Lorik Cana as he continues to shine for the Black Cats.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are still in a strong position in the Champions League and will qualify for the next stage.

Arsenal will be without Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott against AZ Alkmaar but Gael Clichy could return.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will be without Theo Walcott for up to a month because of a knee injury.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has cleared Liam Ridgewell of any intent after his challenge on Theo Walcott at the Emirates on Saturday.

Arsene Wenger says he turned down Real Madrid in the summer because he wants to develop his young Arsenal side further.

Arsenal are facing an anxious wait to discover the extent of Theo Walcott's knee injury with the winger facing another spell out.

David Beckham is reported to have rejected moves to Liverpool and Arsenal before deciding to rejoin AC Milan in January.

Arsenal moved into the top four after an easy victory over Birmingham with Andrey Arshavin making sure of the points at the death.

Arsenal striker Eduardo will miss Birmingham's visit to the Emirates Stadium with an thigh injury.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners' form at the Emirates will be key to their success this season.

Arsenal are interested in France Under-19 striker Yacine Brahimi - the new Zinedine Zidane - according to reports across the channel.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has hailed the central defensive partnership of William Gallas and Thomas Vermaelen.

Arsenal are hot favourites to land midfielder Stephane Sessegnon if the player leaves Paris Saint-Germain in the future.

Samir Nasri is making good progress from his broken leg and hopes to return for Arsenal against West Ham on October 25th.

Spanish duo Atletico Madrid and Seville are reported to be showing an interest in Arsenal's Spanish star Fran Merida.

Arsenal and Chelsea target Patrick Vieira has ruled out a January move to England and will see out his contract with Inter Milan.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will, at some stage, join Barcelona, according to the club's sporting director Txiki Begiristain.

Defender Gael Clichy says he is fully focused on having a successful season with Arsenal following reports linking him to Real Madrid.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has told Arsene Wenger he expects the Gunners manager to deliver some silverware this season.

Real Madrid are reported to be lining up a £16million bid for Arsenal defender Gael Clichy.

League One outfit Brighton have snapped up young Arsenal defender Gavin Hoyte on a one-month loan deal.

Arsenal target Marouane Chamakh says he will only quit Bordeaux for a team outside of France if he is allowed to leave.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes Samir Nasri, Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski all return to fitness during the international break.

Didier Drogba responded to reports linking former Arsenal star Patrick Vieira to Chelsea by saying he 'will be a good addition'.

Sol Campbell has confirmed that he has asked Arsene Wenger about using Arsenal's facilities in order to maintain his fitness levels.

Arsenal are reported to be weighing up an £8million January move for the Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour.

Chelsea are set to make a move for Arsenal target Patrick Vieira if they win their appeal against a transfer ban.

Tomas Rosicky says he has not held talks with Arsenal over a new deal and is just focused on staying fit and healthy.

Arsenal star Theo Walcott has been left out of the England squad for the games against Belarus and the Ukraine.

Cesc Fabregas says he is fully committed to the Arsenal cause and is not thinking about moving elsewhere.

An irresistible Arsenal, led by Cesc Fabregas, carved apart a Blackburn side that led twice in the first half at the Emirates.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has backed his side to end their silverware drought and secure a title this season.

Tomas Rosicky is hopeful he will be able to secure a new deal with Arsenal after finally making his long-awaited return from injury.

Thierry Henry is one of five ex-Arsenal favourites being tipped by Arsene Wenger to succeed him when he eventually retires.

Cesc Fabregas has again pledged his future to Arsenal following claims by Barcelona star Xavi that he will return to the Nou Camp.

Arsenal hope to welcome back Theo Walcott for the visit of Blackburn Rovers but Eduardo has been ruled out.

American sports tycoon Stan Kroenke has upped his stake in Arsenal to 28.7% to move closer to a takeover of the club.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he has no intentions of retiring after becoming the longest serving manager in Arsenal's history.

Robin van Persie scored two as Arsenal took the north London bragging rights in 3-0 win over Tottenham at the Emirates.

Arsenal will go to Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup after the draw was made for the next round this lunchtime.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has dismissed north London rivals Arsenal's chances of lifting the Premier League title.

Arsenal are set to welcome back Manuel Almunia from injury when the Gunners take on Tottenham tomorrow.

Atletico Madrid have revealed they want to sign Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida at the end of the season.

Arsene Wenger believes the current crop of Arsenal youngsters have what it takes to go to the top after watching them beat Liverpool.

Watford boss Malky Mackay is confident loan duo Tom Cleverley and Henri Lansbury will extend their stay at Vicarage Road.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed he was interested in Alberto Aquilani before the midfielder joined Liverpool.

Samir Nasri and Lukasz Fabianski could start against Liverpool as Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger plans to make changes.

Arsenal playmaker Andrei Arshavin has admitted the Gunners got what they deserved after throwing away a two goal lead at West Ham.

Arsene Wenger has warned his Arsenal players they will drop out of the title race if they throw away more 'missed opportunities'.