Arsene Wenger has revealed a clearer picture over what role Thomas Vermaelen will play in Arsenal’s Barclays Premier League title race will emerge soon.

Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie are available to make their first starts together since August when Arsenal host Chelsea on Monday.

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal will “respect our budget” in the January transfer window.

Arsene Wenger insists “revenge is not on my mind” after his Arsenal side were drawn against the Barcelona side who destroyed them in the Champions League last season.

Arsene Wenger maintains it will be Manuel Almunia’s decision whether the veteran goalkeeper decides to stay and fight for his place as Arsenal number one.

Arsene Wenger insists Ryan Shawcross will not need any extra protection at Emirates Stadium on Saturday - and called for all Arsenal fans to respect the Stoke defender.

Samir Nasri is emerging as one of
Arsenal’s leading players but other members of the “golden
generation” tipped to take over from the Zinedine Zidane era
have yet to prove themselves on a regular basis, say French
soccer observers.

Denmark coach Morten Olsen admits he will be forced to leave Nicklas Bendtner out of his plans unless the striker is playing regularly for Arsenal.

Nottingham Forest will look to extend Aaron Ramsey’s loan spell further into the new year.

Arsenal will leave it as a late as possible to decide on the fitness of captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) ahead of the top-of-the-table clash at Manchester United.