Szczesny has established himself as Wenger’s first-choice goalkeeper in his first full season at the Emirates Stadium. But the 22-year-old, who will make his 70th Gunners appearance in Saturday’s Barclays Premier League game against Chelsea, is taking nothing for granted. He said: “I’m 22 years old and I don’t think I’m an established number...
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The chase for the Champions League dollars is breeding mediocrity | David James
David James Raul Meireles celebrates his goal against Benfica but is Chelsea’s priority already qualifying for next season’s competition rather than reaching this year’s final? Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images Has the Champions League ruined football? While some may be salivating over the prospect of watching Barcelona’s Lionel Messi work his magic against Chelsea next...
Yann M’Vila admits interest in summer move to Arsenal from Rennes
Katy Murrells Yann M’Vila was reportedly watched by Arsenal scouts during Rennes’ Ligue 1 game with Lyon on Sunday. Photograph: Thomas Bregardis/AFP/Getty Images Yann M’Vila has revealed the chance to work with Arsène Wenger could give Arsenal the edge over other potential suitors in the chase for the France international’s signature. M’Vila was reportedly...
Arsène Wenger to appeal against three-match Uefa ban and €40,000 fine
Press Association Arsène Wenger, who has been punished by Uefa, shows frustration during Arsenal’s Champions League second leg against Milan. Photograph: Kerim Okten/EPA Arsène Wenger has been given a three-match touchline ban and fined €40,000 (£33,350) by Uefa’s control and disciplinary body, and the Arsenal manager has announced that he will appeal. Wenger faced...
Tomas Rosicky signs new Arsenal contract and says future looks bright with current crop of talented players
“It’s felt like home since I arrived six years ago and I couldn’t be happier to commit my future to the team. “The manager, my team-mates, the staff and the supporters – everyone plays their part in making this a great club, and I feel privileged to be a part of it. “I believe...
Arsenal can help condemn Tottenham to Europa League football to end season on high says Wojciech Szczesny
”I would not settle right now for fourth place,” said Szczesny. “We are four points behind the ‘other north London club’ – I am not going to say their name – and hopefully we can challenge them. ”Hopefully Chelsea can challenge them for fourth place and I would be really pleased to see them...
Arsène Wenger urges Arsenal to dream of comeback against Milan
Amy Lawrence Arsenal’s Arsène Wenger believes his side can overcome a 4-0 first-leg deficit against Milan. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images It is gamble time for Arsène Wenger. The Arsenal manager has a choice. Does he back his rank outsider or does he quit while he can and call it a day without suffering any...
Emmanuel Petit: sacking Arsène Wenger would be Arsenal’s biggest mistake
Arsenal look destined to finish the season without a trophy for the seventh straight campaign after their FA Cup defeat at Sunderland. That topped a woeful week which also saw AC Milan inflict a heavy 4-0 defeat on Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. But Petit, who formed a...
Arsène Wenger says Champions League place is a ‘trophy’
Louise Taylor Arsène Wenger is focused on securing fourth place with Arsenal and a place in the Champions League qualifying round. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images Arsène Wenger has suggested that Arsenal should regard the prospect of securing fourth place in the Premier League and entry into next season’s Champions League qualifying round as comparable...