Barcelona have made the symbolic gesture of keeping their No 4 clear for Cesc Fabregas as they enter 2011 determined to finally prise the midfielder from Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger admits Marouane Chamakh’s form has suffered due to a heavy workload. The striker has failed to hit the target in his last three matches and may now be rested.

Marouane Chamakh believes Arsenal must beat Chelsea as much for their own mental state as for the three points that will keep the north Londoners above their title rivals.

Nicklas Bendtner has been banging on about being fast-tracked to greatness at Arsenal for so long that it is a surprise that anyone still listens to him.

Nicklas Bendtner has again hinted he could leave Arsenal, and Lazio are ready to offer him an escape route. The Denmark strikerhas been reduced to a bit-part role.

Barcelona are considering a 10million move for Arsenal midfielder Denilson after conceding Cesc Fabregas’ price tag could once again spiral beyond their means.

Arsene Wenger maintains it will be Manuel Almunia’s decision whether the veteran goalkeeper decides to stay and fight for his place as the Arsenal No 1.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has told Ryan Shawcross he has nothing to worry about when he heads to Arsenal. Aaron Ramsey broke his leg in a tackle from Shawcross in February.

Andrey Arshavin claims Manchester United were lucky to beat Arsenal and insists his side are far from out of the title race. But he admitted they didn’t create enough chances.

Manchester United stamped their authority on the Barclays Premier League on Monday night as they moved two points clear at the top with a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford.