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Robin van Persie and Arsene Wenger (left). Photo: Nick Potts/PA

Wenger hopes to avoid another summer of transfer turmoil

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.

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

Confirmed team news: Arteta and Podolski start, Giroud on bench for Arsenal against Newcastle

Midfielder Mikel Arteta has recovered from injury to start for Arsenal against Newcastle at St James’ Park.

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Chelsea players celebrate with the UEFA Europa League trophy. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Wenger hits out at UEFA for system of rewarding failure that saw Chelsea win Europa League

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels UEFA should not continue to “reward failure” by allowing teams who do not qualify from the Champions League group stage to drop down into the Europa League.

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Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley. Picture: Mike Egerton/EMPICS

Newcastle supremo gives squad extra motivation to help Spurs and beat Arsenal

Mike Ashley will share out £1million between Newcastle’s ancillary staff if the Magpies beat Arsenal tomorrow.

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Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS

Wenger: To play games without pressure is the worst thing

Arsene Wenger admits he would rather be involved in tomorrow’s all-or-nothing encounter at Newcastle than to just be going through the motions.

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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere. Photo: Stephen Pond/EMPICS

Wilshere: Beckham one of the greats

Jack Wilshere has hailed David Beckham as true great of the game.

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Olivier Giroud scores Arsenal's opening game against Bayern Munich. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal over RVP exit as Bayern win was the spark needed to dash Spurs’ Euro dreams

Arsene Wenger has pinpointed the 2-0 Champions League victory at Bayern Munich as the moment Arsenal stepped out of the shadow of Robin van Persie and trained their sights on destroying Tottenham’s dream of a top-four finish.

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Newcastle United's Steven Taylor. Photo: David Davies/PA

Newcastle ace returns to face Arsenal

Central defender Steven Taylor will return to the Newcastle squad for Sunday’s final day clash with Arsenal.

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Villa Park, Birmingham. Photo: Clint Hughes/PA

Aston Villa’s home named as venue for possible Arsenal v Chelsea play-off

The Premier League has announced that a possible third-place play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal will take place at Villa Park on May 26 - a move which could jeopardise the Blues’ tour match against Manchester City in the USA scheduled for the day before.

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Olivier Giroud, Arsenal. Photo: John Walton/EMPICS Sport

Asenal star warns Spurs that ‘confident’ Gunners are ready for Newcastle

Olivier Giroud has backed Arsenal to hold their nerve and beat Newcastle on Sunday to secure a top four Premier League finish at the expense of rivals Tottenham.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and David Beckham talk. Photo: Jon Buckle/EMPICS

Wenger: I wanted Beckham but couldn’t afford him

Arsene Wenger today admitted he once tried to sign David Beckham – but couldn’t afford his wages.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Photo: Nick Potts/PA

Wenger would ‘fancy’ Chelsea play-off

Arsene Wenger would “fancy” a play-off for Champions League qualification with Chelsea but has urged his team to stay focused on winning at Newcastle instead of worrying about that extraordinary possibility.

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

Arsenal face midfield troubles for crucial Newcastle clash

Arsenal have a major doubt over midfielder Mikel Arteta (calf) for Sunday’s final Premier League game at Newcastle.

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Auxerre's Yaya Sanogo. Photo: Neal Simpson/EMPICS

Wenger denies Rooney bid but ‘confident’ of signing Auxerre ace

Transfer news: Arsene Wenger has denied that Arsenal have made an approach for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney but says he is close to signing Auxerre forward Yaya Sanogo.

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Per Mertesacker, Arsenal. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

Arsenal defender pleased to “earn respect” and silence transfer rumours

Arsenal’s Per Mertesackers is delighted to have become a key player for the Gunners and insists he has no plans to leave the club in the near future.

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Arsenal's Lukas Podolski (left) celebrates with Per Mertesacker after opening the scoring in the victory over Wigan at the Emirates. Photo: Nigel French/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal star puts team first as Wenger ponders selection for Newcastle clash

Lukas Podolski does not care who scores the goals to fire Arsenal into the Champions League next season - so long as they get there.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Photo: Stephen Pond/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal boss expects managerial ‘musical chairs’ over summer

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expects another “game of musical chairs” as top clubs around Europe swap managers this summer - but has again stressed he is not planning to go anywhere just yet.

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Andy Carroll in action for England. Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

West Ham striker gets England recall as Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal aces get the nod

Roy Hodgson has recalled on-loan West Ham striker Andy Carroll to his England squad for two upcoming friendlies plus Frank Lampard, Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole, fresh from their Europa League success with Chelsea.

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Arsenal's Per Mertesacker celebrates scoring the winner against Fulham. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Arsenal star makes Newcastle vow as Gunners look to inflict pain on Spurs

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker issued his determination to help Arsenal finish the job of qualifying for the Champions League at Tottenham’s expense.

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal. Picture: Adam Davy/EMPICS

Arsene Wenger gives injury update ahead of Newcastle trip

Mikel Arteta is the only Arsenal player that manager Arsene Wenger has doubts over for their final day trip to Newcastle.

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Bacary Sagna, Arsenal. Picture: Mike Egerton/EMPICS

Arsenal star keeping his future options open

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna is flattered by speculation linking him with a move to Paris Saint Germain or Monaco.

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Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger (left) and Tottenham Hotspur's manager Andre Villas-Boas. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Chelsea, Arsenal & Spurs’ permutations ahead of Everton, Newcastle & Sunderland games

With the Premier League title already in Manchester United’s hands and the relegation issues also decided, the battle for European football is the only unanswered question ahead of Sunday’s final round of games.

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Striker looking for Arsenal exit

Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh believes that there is a ‘good chance’ that he will leave the Gunners this season.

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Arsene Wenger celebrates victory over Wigan. Photo: Stephen Pond/PA Wire

Wenger backs side to beat Newcastle and break Tottenham hearts

Arsenal could be without midfielder Mikel Arteta because of a calf injury which could mean calling upon Jack Wilshere, the England international set for summer surgery to clear up a niggling ankle problem.

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Arsenal's Theo Walcott (left) scores Arsenal's second goal against Wigan.

Walcott reveals what was said at half-time during Wigan clash

Theo Walcott has revealed how a half-time blast from manager Arsene Wenger gave Arsenal a “kick up the backside” to get their push for Champions League qualification on course again as they went on to beat Wigan 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal

Nickname: The Gunners.

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.

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