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Just a quickie: Manchester United have signed Chris Smalling from Fulham after having a bid accepted by the Cottagers this morning. Arsenal were also in the running but their offer was turned down. Arsene Wenger hinted that the race wasn’t over a few hours hours ago but the United outfit moved quicker and have now [...]

Defender Mikael Silvestre says that the team are not far off from being able to lift the Premiership trophy or even the FA Cup or Champions League, such is the improvement in the squad. The team have already lost two games in the league this season, but Silvestre says that those defeats provided food for thought. Fresh [...]

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 [...]

ANDREY ARSHAVIN says Arsenal’s new attacking formation is perfect for his style of play. Arsene Wenger has switched his side to a 4-3-3 formation to accommodate the creative talents of Arshavin, Robin van Persie and Eduardo. And the Russian, 28, admits he is relishing his new role in the Gunners’ front line. Arshavin said: “Arsenal have changed their [...]

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been called into the England Under-21 squad for the friendly against Holland in Groningen on Tuesday. The 17-year-old has been promoted from the Under-20s by coach Stuart Pearce following an injury to Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba. Wilshere has been tipped to have a chance of making the senior squad for the World [...]