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Arsène Wenger believes Arsenal are now strongly positioned to challenge for the Premier League title after having moved into the top four of the table despite what he regards as an extremely difficult opening sequence of fixtures. Arsenal have played a game less than most of their rivals following the Champions League qualifying round against [...]

A business associate of Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov claims Emmanuel Adebayor should have been sold to any club other than direct Champions League rivals Manchester City and questioned whether the Gunners squad is strong enough to finish in the top four of the Premier League. Farhad Moshiri is a London-based investor with close links to billionaire [...]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that at one stage during Tomas Rosicky’s rehabilitation he feared the midfielder’s career was over. The 28-year-old Czech made his first appearance in 18 months on Saturday after hamstring and knee injuries. “There was a time when I was worried Tomas wouldn’t play football again and he felt the same,” said Wenger. original [...]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is understood to have invited Serbian wonderkid Veljko Batrovic for a short trial at London Colney next week. Batrovic, who is currently with FK Bubamara, is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in European football. The 15-year-old is one of the most sought-after talents in the world with the likes of [...]

Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has urged Brazil team-mate Felipe Melo to join the Gunners. Arsene Wenger’s side are reportedly interested in acquiring the accomplished holding midfielder (pictured, on the right) from Serie A side Fiorentina. “We heard rumours and he asked me,” Gilberto told BBC Sport. “I said it’s a fantastic club and if he’s interested [...]