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Wenger tips midfielder to bounce back

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that the strong criticism unleashed at youngster Aaron Ramsey in recent weeks will only make the midfielder emerge as a stronger player. Wenger, who signed Ramsey from Cardiff City in 2008, has helped the Welshman gradually developed into one of the regulars in the Gunners side but despite the player’s...

Arsene Wenger needs to stop whining and blaming others and look at himself

Arsenal face the very real prospect of missing out on next seasons Champions League after only drawing at home to Norwich and true to form Arsene Wenger is blaming everyone except himself. Speaking after the Continue reading Arsene Wenger needs to stop...

Gunners held in controversial thriller

A late goal from Steve Morison helped Norwich secure a hard-fought 3-3 draw away to Arsenal, condemning the hosts to two costly dropped points in Arsene Wenger’s 900th match in charge. Yossi Benayoun opened the scoring in the second minute to celebrate his 32nd birthday in style but 10 minutes later, Wes Hoolahan punished Wojciech...

Wenger believes Van Persie will stay

• Van Persie committed to Arsenal, says Wenger• 'He has developed fantastically well as a man and as a player'Arsène Wenger remains confident the Arsenal captain, Robin van Persie, will not be sold this summer.The Holland captain was relaxed about...

Arsenal boss discusses ‘top-class’ signing

Many of today’s headlines have been dedicated to Arsenal completing the capture of Germany striker Lukas Podolski, who will join the Gunners next season after trying to save his current club Cologne from Bundesliga relegation. Podolski was linked with a transfer to the North London club a few weeks ago but dismissed the speculation to...

Arsène Wenger admits Arsenal are over-reliant on Robin van Persie

• Striker scored 28th league of season in 1-1 draw with Stoke• Wenger: 'It is difficult to change before the end of the season'Arsène Wenger has admitted Arsenal have been over-reliant on Robin van Persie this season and claimed there was little h...

Arsenal and Newcastle keep eye on Chelsea in race for Champions League

• Alan Pardew sets sights on third-placed finish for Newcastle• Arsène Wenger cools Jack Wilshere's Team GB hopesArsène Wenger is preparing his condolences for Newcastle United. The Arsenal manager knows that Alan Pardew's side, who are fourth in...

Wenger: Van Persie won’t leave

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that skipper Robin van Persie will commit to the Gunners after the player scooped the PFA Player of the Year and the Football Writers’ Association award double. Van Persie has enjoyed a terrific year with the Gunners and has truly come into his own as the club’s leader since the...

Gunners boss wished Pep would stay

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger understands Pep Guardiola’s decision to step away from football after a highly successful four-year spell at Barcelona but has revealed that he wished for the 41-year old to stay put after the Catalan club’s most difficult season during his reign. Guardiola led Barca to three consecutive La Liga titles as well...

AW accepts Chelsea’s CL advantage

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has urged his side to finish third in the Barclays Premier League because missing out on Champions League qualification with a fourth-place finish will not be an acceptable excuse. The Gunners are currently three points ahead of fourth-place Newcastle and another four ahead of sixth-place Chelsea. However, the Blues will replace...

Wenger: This is not the same Barca

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has launched a scathing attack on Barcelona’s ability to defend their Champions League crown, insisting that the European champions are not as strong as they were last year. Wenger has not had the best of relationships with Barca in recent years as the Catalan side aggressively pursued former Gunners skippers Thierry...

Wenger: This is not the same Barca

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has launched a scathing attack on Barcelona’s ability to defend their Champions League crown, insisting that the European champions are not as strong as they were last year. Wenger has not had the best of relationships with Barca in recent years as the Catalan side aggressively pursued former Gunners skippers Thierry...