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It may be a crucial game for Arsenal tomorrow in terms of reaching the Champions League, but for Wigan it is even more important as they are fighting for their Premiership lives. Roberto Martinez has performed miracles to keep them in the top flight over the last few years, and he is fully expecting to do the same thing this time around.

He said: “We’ve been having a very good season in terms of performances. That wasn’t an accident against City,”

“It didn’t happen by mistake, it happens because the players have been playing like that for 10 months. .......Read the full article here

What should Arsenal expect to achieve next season? by FD

Like any Arsenal fan, I’m all too aware of how many seasons we’ve gone without adding to our silverware collection. That minor detail hasn’t prevented me from approaching each new campaign with a feeling of optimism – well, OK, perhaps last year’s RVP defection dampened those sunny spirits a little.

But I believe the success we’ve enjoyed, especially in the first flush of the Wenger Era, has instilled an expectation in the minds of most Arsenal fans. It’s not arrogance that leads us to associate our club with the giants of Europe – we’ve consistently held a place in the Top 6 EUFA rankings – it’s the belief that a standard has been set. Arsenal belong in that category. .......Read the full article here

Wojciech Szczesny is intent on beating Blackburn this weekend and is clearly wanting to open his trophy account by going on to win the competition. The Polish international said: “As you know, we’re desperate for a trophy – so we hope we can give our fans something to cheer in the FA Cup.

“It’s massive for us. We’re three wins away from a final at Wembley now so we’ll give it everything.”

“I really don’t care about goals conceded as long as we win the game – I’d rather win 3-2 than draw 0-0, for example.

“I’m going to make saves and make mistakes, too. .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger is struggling to get his Arsenal team to produce some consistency in the race for a Top Four spot in the Premiership, but he insists he will not sacrifice the chance to win the FA Cup by resting his key players against Swansea this weekend.

A trip to Wales is by no means an easy way to start the competition and Wenger insists he will be taking it seriously. “We play at Swansea; it’s a difficult tie, but of course we want to come out on top,” he maintains. “The FA Cup is something special because it is exciting, it is watched all over the world. .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger always plays his cards close to his chest, but he has revealed that he expects to be involved in a lot of transfer activity once the window opens on New Years day. Arsenal fans are expecting some quality additions as well as the departure of some unwanted or unused players such as Santos, Djourou, Arshavin and Chamakh, and it will be interesting just how much the Arsenal board have really allotted Le Prof to give the team a boost in this crucial season.

“Yes, I will be busy. I don’t feel under pressure to name names, because you (the media) find them on your own.” .......Read the full article here

Arsenal will not play again until December 29th, because the tube strike has meant that the home game against West Ham on Boxing day has been called off. All the other Premier league teams will, therefore, play an extra game over the busy festive period.

This could be good or bad for the Gunners, but which will it turn out to be? I think it could actually play into our hands, as we have just had two away games and the extra time on a hard pitch at Bradford. We also have Podolski and Cazorla who are not used to such a frenetic series of matches. They are used to a winter break and have been struggling to cope with the pace of the English game anyway. .......Read the full article here

It is being reported this morning that Arsene Wenger is intending to kick off the Jnuary transfer window in style by announcing the signing of Thierry Henry for the THIRD time in his career.

The Mail says that Arsenal already have the agreement of Henry’s bosses at the New York Red Bulls, and the ongoing talks are only about the length of the loan, with Wenger asking to keep Henry for longer than last years stay, maybe even until the end of the season…. .......Read the full article here

You couldn’t make it up. Arsenal have been drawn against Swansea for our first round in this season’s FA cup competition. We will travel to the Liberty Stadium in the first week of January and will have some demons to face when we get there.

There are a number of reasons why yesterday’s defeat by Swansea was so galling to the Gunners. It meant that Swansea went above us in the league. It also let West Ham and Stoke past us while Tottenham stretched their lead over us. It was meant to be our chance to begin a good run of home games after two battling away draws, but it was the exact opposite. .......Read the full article here

Yesterday Arsenal had just two possible trophies they could win this season, but today that is down to one, and they now need to pick themselves up and prepare to go all out to beat Sunderland in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Wenger said last night: “We will focus on our next games, the season is not finished. We have a big game on Saturday, which is a good opportunity to show we have character and mental strength and that we can respond after such a shocking defeat.” .......Read the full article here

It is great news that both Mikel Arteta and Thierry Henry are returning from injury this week, but although it is certain that these two will be starting against Aston Villa in the FA Cup this weekend, who else will Wenger be putting in the starting line-up.

Wenger has made it clear that his ultimate aim is to win fourth place back from Chelsea, and with that in mind is he likely to give his over-used back four a rest as well as other obviously fatigued players like Aaron Ramsey and Theo Walcott? .......Read the full article here

Robin Van Persie is acting like a true Arsenal captain by issuing a rallying call to players and fans alike by trying to instil confidence that there are still trophies possible for the Gunners this season.

Many Arsenal fans think that they are more likely to win at cash bingo games online than to win a domestic trophy with this team, and the Champions League is only a dream for now, but Van Persie refuses to give up just yet.

“We are all committed to doing the very best we can to bring success to The Emirates.· he said in the Sun. “We are not giving up on a top-four finish, no way. .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger thinks that the FA Cup is a very minor competition in the footballing calendar, and says that it is “compulsory” for Arsenal to reach the Champions League every year rather than win the world’s most famous cup competition.

“The FA Cup is something that is for enjoyment. It is a bonus that we want. The Champions League, for us, is something that is needed. It is more important,” said Wenger.

“For us, the Champions League and FA Cup are not comparable. The Champions League is compulsory. .......Read the full article here