Soccer

Arsenal could have been forgiven for wanting an easy time of things in the fourth round of the Carling Cup after their fantastic 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Spurs in the last round. There was no such luck for Arsene Wenger’s side though, as they pulled Premier League new-boys Newcastle United out of the hat for...

Arsene Wenger’s side arrived for their annual pre-season tour of Austria on Monday night, and began training this morning in preparation for tomorrow’s game against SK Sturm Graz. The Gunners’ traditionally come to Austria for the most intensive part of their pre-season; with barely any distractions and the sweltering heat and humidity being significant factors,...

Arsenal’s pre-season gets underway at Barnet on Saturday afternoon with the Gunners’ set to field a strong-looking starting eleven. New signings Marouane Chamakh and Laurent Koscielny are both expected play some part in the game, while a mixture of fringe and senior players are also included. On Wednesday Arsene Wenger took charge of his first...

Arsenal play Blackburn tomorrow in a game which is likely to have an ‘end of season’ feel about it. The Gunners still haven’t fully secured third place yet, but a point against Blackburn will almost certainly wrap it up with Spurs and Man City lurking closely behind. Russian maestro Andrey Arshavin is a major doubt to play...

Arsenal could be boosted with the return of Alex Song against Manchster City if he passes a late fitness test tomorrow morning. However, the Cameroonian midfielder, who has missed the last three games with an inflamed cartilage, is the only major change possible from last week’s defeat at Wigan. “Maybe Song [could be off the injury list],”...

Robin van Persie could start against Wigan tomorrow after playing the last 22 minutes of Wednesday’s defeat at Tottenham. The Dutchman faces a late fitness test on his tight muscles but may start his first Arsenal game since the 4-1 win at Wolves on November 7. Meanwhile, Denilson and Alex Song are out with groin problems while...

Anything can happen in a north London derby, and Arsene Wenger will be hoping that luck goes his way for tonight’s crunch clash with Spurs at White Hart Lane. Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has already conceded that defeat this evening against Spurs would end the Gunners’ title aspirations. While Arsenal will be well aware the Spaniard’s comments,...

Arsenal go into tomorrow’s match against Wolves with almost half a team injured. Five of the players who drew with Barcelona on Wednesday will be missing. Cesc Fabregas has been ruled out for the season, while William Gallas and Andrey Arshavin both have calf strains. Coming off the back of Wednesday’s 2-2 thriller, Gael Clichy and Denilson...

Arsenal can boast the services of William Gallas in defence for tomorrow’s crunch clash against the European Champions Barcelona. The Frenchman has made a surprise recovery after missing the last 8 games with a troublesome calf injury. Despite the 33-year-old lacking match fitness, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has hinted that he may give a rest to veteran defender...

Sol Campbell will start at Birmingham tomorrow after Arsene Wenger admitted that he will not rest the former England international with next week’s clash against Barcelona in mind. The Gunners will be without first choice defensive pair Thomas Vermaelen – who is suspended due to his sending-off against West Ham last week – and William Gallas,...

Arsenal have added options in midfield for the visit of West Ham on Saturday, after Cesc Fabregas and Tomas Rosicky recovered from their respective injuries. The Gunners duo passed their fitness tests earlier this afternoon and Arsene Wenger confirmed today that both maestro’s will be available to play against Gianfranco Zola’s men. “Cesc is back in the...