Arsenal: December 2009 Archives

Abou Diaby has pledged his future to Arsenal by penning a new long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger says Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott are both battling to be fit for when Arsenal return to Premier League action.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he may not pursue a new striker when the window opens and could stick with what he has got.

Arsenal proved too good for Portsmouth as they cut the gap to league leaders Chelsea to four points with a game in hand.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he is an admirer of Craig Bellamy but has ruled out a swoop for the striker.

Arsenal will be without Cesc Fabregas when they take on Portsmouth tonight after he suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Nicklas Bendtner has suffered a setback and is facing another three weeks on the sidelines.

Marouane Chamakh is set to snub January moves to Arsenal and Sunderland by committing his future to Bordeaux.

Thomas Vermaelen says Arsenal will be able to cope without Cesc Fabregas as the midfielder faces three weeks on the sidelines.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will attempt to sign a striker in January and is hopeful over Cesc Fabregas' fitness.

Cesc Fabregas' two-goal cameo display and a strike from Abou Diaby handed Arsenal a 3-0 win over Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.

Highly-rated Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere has expressed his desire to join West Ham on loan in favour of a move to Burnley.

Andrey Arshavin says Arsenal can't afford to drop anymore points if the Gunners are to mount a serious title challenge this season.

Arsenal's captain Cesc Fabregas says he is hopeful to be fit to face Aston Villa on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted Robin van Persie's ankle injury could keep him out until the end of the season.

Arsene Wenger will not be rushed into a January swoop for a striker despite reported pressure from the Arsenal board to sign one.

Burnley have confirmed their interest in Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere and hope to wrap up a loan deal next month.

Arsenal are set to miss out on a swoop for Rafael van der Vaart who has revealed he is happy to stay with Real Madrid.

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has told Arsenal they will have to wait until the summer if they want to sign him.

Arsenal's Theo Walcott has high hopes for both club and country this season and believes this can be his most successful season yet.

Arsene Wenger is set for showdown talks with William Gallas over a new contract at Arsenal as his current deal expires in the summer.

Arsenal showed their class in the second half to comfortably beat Hull 3-0 and return to third place in the Premier League

Arsenal will face Porto in the Champions League for the second season in succession after Friday's draw.

Cesc Fabregas will miss Arsenal's game against Hull on Saturday but could return for the clash against Aston Villa on December 27.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has joined the Gunners' growing injury list and could be sidelined for the busy Christmas period.

Arsene Wenger launched an attack on Wolves after seeing his Arsenal side draw 1-1 at Burnley on Wednesday night.

A penalty by Graham Alexander secured a point for Burnley in an entertaining 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Turf Moor.

Denilson and Armand Traore will miss out with back and hamstring injuries respectively when Arsenal travel to Burnley.

Arsene Wenger fears Mikael Silvestre could leave in the summer but will work hard to keep him and William Gallas at Arsenal.

Newcastle United are reported to be lining up a loan move for Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has dismissed suggestions the Gunners aren't physically strong enough to lift the title.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out a swoop for Ruud van Nistelrooy and believes he could sign for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are back in the title race following the win at Liverpool but admits there is still a long way to go.

Andrei Arshavin scored another sensational goal at Anfield as Arsenal come from a goal down to beat Liverpool 2-1.

Bayern Munich are pondering a move to bring Phillipe Senderos in from the cold at Arsenal with a cheeky bid of £1million.

AC Milan have joined Arsenal and Marseille in the hunt to sign Standard Liege's teenage midfielder Eliaquim Mangala.

Man Utd and Arsenal have been linked with a January transfer swoop for Roma's Phillipe Mexes - who is out injured for three weeks.

Arsenal are reported to be lining up a swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Rafael Van Der Vaart when the transfer window opens.

Bacary Sagna says he has no regrets about leaving France and his form for Arsenal is proof he made the right decision to move on.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners are still very much in the title race as there are so many games left to play.

Theo Walcott insists he is not injury prone and is hoping to shine when Arsenal take on Liverpool this weekend.

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has suffered an injury setback while Emmanuele Eboue and Tomas Rosicky will sit out against Liverpool.

Arsenal striker Carlos Vela intends to help the club win trophies after signing a new, long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger says his Arsenal team will fear no-one in the last 16 of the Champions League and found several positives in defeat.

French striker Pierre-Andre Gignac has told Toulouse to consider any offers for him in the wake of reported interest from Arsenal.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has dismissed reports former Gunners star Denis Bergkamp rejected the chance to join the coaching staff.

With Arsenal already guaranteed top spot in Group H boss Arsene Wenger will use his youth and squad players against Olympiakos.

Arsenal have joined the race to sign Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko according to the player's agent.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will field a side of youngsters for the Champions League clash against Olympiacos.

Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere is keen to force his way into the first team but says he would consider a move away on loan.

Arsenal are reported to have joined the race to sign West Ham striker Carlton Cole in the January window.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out a January swoop for Ruud van Nistelrooy and admits it will be difficult to sign a new striker.

Arsene Wenger says he and Tomas Rosicky are 'devastated' by the news that the Arsenal midfielder will be out for a month.

Arsenal have been left counting the costs of victory over Stoke with four players picking up injuries in the 2-0 win on Saturday.

Arsenal leapfrog Tottenham into third after a comfortable victory over Stoke thanks to goals from Andrey Arshavin and Aaron Ramsey.

Arsene Wenger wants to sign a 'world-class' player in January but says it is unlikely Edin Dzeko or Marouane Chamakh will arrive.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Robin van Persie's ankle operation went 'very well', while Kieran Gibbs is also on the way back.

Arsenal will be without Theo Walcott and Alex Song for the home clash with Stoke but Bacary Sagna is set to return.

Theo Walcott has picked up a hamstring strain and is out for the visit of Stoke City, but Bacary Sagna is over his ankle problem.

Arsenal centre-half Philippe Senderos is being linked with a New Year move away from the club with Atletico Madrid waiting to pounce.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has defended his policy towards the Carling Cup and maintains he will continue to play the youngsters.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has conceded he will be forced to look for a new striker in January following Robin van Persie's injury.

Arsenal are expected to stick with their policy of giving young players a chance in the Carling Cup tie with Manchester City.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is expected to make full use of his squad again in Wednesday's Carling Cup quarter-final at Man City.

Arsenal are back in the hunt for Yaya Toure after the player revealed he could be forced to leave Barcelona.

Arsenal are reported to be lining up a mammoth £20million move for Seville winger Diego Perotti.

Abou Diaby has pledged his future to Arsenal by penning a new long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger says Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott are both battling to be fit for when Arsenal return to Premier League action.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he may not pursue a new striker when the window opens and could stick with what he has got.

Arsenal proved too good for Portsmouth as they cut the gap to league leaders Chelsea to four points with a game in hand.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he is an admirer of Craig Bellamy but has ruled out a swoop for the striker.

Arsenal will be without Cesc Fabregas when they take on Portsmouth tonight after he suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Nicklas Bendtner has suffered a setback and is facing another three weeks on the sidelines.

Marouane Chamakh is set to snub January moves to Arsenal and Sunderland by committing his future to Bordeaux.

Thomas Vermaelen says Arsenal will be able to cope without Cesc Fabregas as the midfielder faces three weeks on the sidelines.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will attempt to sign a striker in January and is hopeful over Cesc Fabregas' fitness.

Cesc Fabregas' two-goal cameo display and a strike from Abou Diaby handed Arsenal a 3-0 win over Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.