Arsenal’s challenge for the Premier League title has been dealt a major blow after it was revealed defenders Thomas Vermaelen and Laurent Koscielny will be out till the New Year.

Arsene Wenger hopes the bookies are as wrong about Arsenal’s title odds as they were over England’s doomed World Cup bid after watching his side go top .

David Seaman believes it is time for Arsene Wenger’s side to start delivering trophies. The Gunners have not tasted glory since lifting the FA Cup in 2005.

Arsene Wenger expects Samir Nasri to be fit for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Fulham, but is unsure whether to hand Robin van Persie his second start of the week.

Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh has revealed he is struggling to cope with the rough and tumble of the Barclays Premier League. He arrived from Bordeaux in the summer.

Arsene Wenger fears he will have to limit his use of Cesc Fabregas following the Arsenal captain’s latest hamstring injury. The Spain international is set to miss a fortnight.

Aaron Ramsey made his return from injury on Tuesday with a 45-minute cameo in an Arsenal reserve team. The Welsh international suffered a horrific leg break at Stoke.

Henri Lansbury has joined Norwich on a month’s loan. The Arsenal midfielder was on loan at Watford last season before returning to the Emirates.

Arsenal are already well represented in Fabio Capello’s squad - with Theo Walcott and Kieran Gibbs both starting the midweek friendly against France.

Ipswich boss Roy Keane is considering a loan move for highly rated Arsenal teenager Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. Town scout Steve McCall watched him last week.