With the season drawing to a close, the London24 sports team have compiled their best XI from across the divisions for the team of the year.
The Premier League 2012/13 in statistics (with London clubs in bold).
Chelsea brought in less money from the Premier League than Arsenal or Tottenham, despite finishing above the pair.
Saint Etienne forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hinted that he would prefer a move to Borussia Dortmund over Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle.
The agent of Bacary Sagna has insisted that there has been no decision made over the Arsenal defender’s future.
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has insisted that the Gunners are not considering finishing fourth as a trophy.
Kieran Gibbs has praised Arsenal’s strength of character after their late season charge into the top four of the Premier League secured Champions League qualification for the 16th consecutive season.
Arsenal will soon make a decision on whether to extend Costa Rican forward Joel Campbell’s loan deal at Real Betis by another year, according to his agent.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has set his sights on captaining club and country.
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists that every effort will be made to deliver Arsene Wenger’s summer transfer targets and end the Gunners’ long-overdue quest for silverware.
Transfer news: Arsenal midfielder Craig Eastmond will join Colchester United on a permanent basis next season, the Premier League club have confirmed.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was delighted to get a chance to prove himself in central midfield in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle on the final day of the Premier League season.
As another enthralling Premier League campaign comes to a close, it’s time to look at some of the men who made their mark.
Jack Wilshere today unveiled England’s new Nike home kit which will be worn for the first time during the Three Lions’ game against the Republic of Ireland next Wednesday.
Transfer news: Arsene Wenger wants to add goals to his Arsenal side and has been tipped for a spending spree in the summer transfer market after they beat north London rivals Tottenham to fourth spot in the Premier League yesterday.
As the curtain comes down on yet another action-packed Premier League campaign, it is time to look back over some of the season’s most memorable utterances from or about our London clubs and players.
Laurent Koscielny maintains the Arsenal players knew exactly what was at stake if they had failed to beat Newcastle and missed out on another shot at the Champions League.
Theo Walcott believes Arsenal’s defenders were the difference in the Gunners’ late season charge into the top four of the Premier League.
Transfer news: Ashley Williams claims he expects to be at Swansea next season, but is remaining coy over the possibility of a summer move to Arsenal or Liverpool.
Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal will make a better first of next season’s title race after securing a 16th consecutive crack at the Champions League.
Theo Walcott was delighted to prove Arsenal’s doubters wrong and secure Champions League qualification at the expense of bitter rivals Tottenham with a 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed his current squad as one of the best he has ever assembled after they sealed Champions League football with a 1-0 victory at Newcastle on the final day of the Premier League season.
Premier League: Newcastle 0 Arsenal 1
Line-ups: Newcastle v Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels his squad will finally be able to get the right mental preparation to hit the ground running at the start of the next season following a summer without speculation over the future of key players.
Ground: Emirates Stadium (capacity 60,361).
Founded: 1886.
Honours: First Division (until 1992) and Premier League: 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1971, 1989, 1991, 1998, 2002, 2004.
FA Cup: 1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1989, 1991, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005.
League Cup: 1987, 1993.
Fairs Cup: 1970.
Cup Winners’ Cup: 1994.
Leading goalscorer: Thierry Henry, 228.
Leading appearances: David O’Leary, 722.