The Reds put aside their recent anxieties as they lifted themselves three points above champions Manchester City with goals from Sadio Mane, Georginio Wijnaldum and Mohamed Salah.

Since Jose Mourinho was sacked as Manchester United boss on Tuesday the search has begun for the club's next permanent manager.

Champions Manchester City turned on the style to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 16 points with a 5-0 demolition of Swansea.

Elneny will be available for Arsenal's next three Premier League games.

Pep Guardiola claimed his first trophy in English football as Manchester City powered to a 3-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final.

Jose Mourinho expects Manchester United will soon sign Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez after he missed the Gunners’ win over Crystal Palace to travel north to discuss the switch.

Manchester United have remained tight-lipped on claims they are ready to make Alexis Sanchez one of the world's best-paid players.

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of public order offences after thousands of Cologne fans turned up to the Emirates Stadium for their side's Europa League game against Arsenal.

Jamie Vardy believes he has been proven right to turn down Arsenal but would still consider leaving Leicester if it meant winning more major trophies.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Alexis Sanchez will begin training on Sunday as the Arsenal striker looks to find full fitness ahead of the start of the Premier League season.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

Chelsea are hosting Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in today's early kick-off in the Premier League.

Theo Walcott's hat-trick helped Arsenal coast past Southampton 5-0 and into the FA Cup fifth round, with Danny Welbeck also scoring his first goals in eight months.

Goalkeeper Petr Cech welcomed Arsenal's 4-0 win at Swansea by insisting every goal could count in the chase for Premier League glory.

Chelsea extended their winning sequence to seven Premier League games, coming from behind once again to extend Tottenham's 26-year wait for victory at Stamford Bridge.

Arsene Wenger rued Arsenal's unusual lack of creativity as they were held to a goalless draw by Middlesbrough.

Spurs impressed with a win at the bet365 Stadium.

A fans' protest calling for change at Arsenal fell flat as dissenters at the Emirates Stadium were drowned out by support for Arsene Wenger.

Arsene Wenger is concerned for Arsenal's Champions League qualification hopes after another frustrating afternoon for the Gunners.

Arsenal put their recent troubles behind them tonight as they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium and qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League with a match to spare.

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Well, that's one way to take your mind off being beaten 6-0 by Chelsea.

Arsenal club captain Thomas Vermaelen has hinted he may seek a move away from the Emirates Stadium if first-team opportunities remain hard to come by.

There was another instance of Premier League footballers' admiration for Gaelic Games earlier today when Arsenal's Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla showed their support for Clare ahead of the All-Ireland SHC final replay against Cork.

West Brom 1 Arsenal 1 (after extra time, Arsenal win 4-3 on penalties)

Arsenal 2 Fenerbahce 0 (5-0 on agg)

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has claimed the club promised he could leave them this summer if they had not qualified for the Champions League.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal are still keen to sign Luis Suarez but insisted negotiations with Liverpool would remain "amicable".

Arsenal will rest left-back Kieran Gibbs, who has just returned from a thigh injury, for tomorrow’s trip to Swansea, where Nacho Monreal is available after being cup-tied in the Champions League.

Arsene Wenger admits he will always question himself as he looks to bring success back to Arsenal.

Jan Vertonghen turned down a move to Arsenal after hearing that Arsene Wenger wanted to deploy him in midfield, the Tottenham player has revealed.

Chief executive Ivan Gazidis maintains Arsenal are not about to just buy their way to success – and claims the fans would not have it any different.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has defended the achievements of his side in recent years and believes Champions League qualification has as much merit attached to it as winning a domestic cup competition, if not more.

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal should have more belief than ever in their potential title challenge after an impressive display in holding Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City to a draw yesterday.

Alex Ferguson today confirmed Manchester United had made a bid for Arsenal captain Robin van Persie.

Alisher Usmanov fears the “pinnacle” of Arsenal’s ambitions next season will be just securing Champions League qualification again, as the Gunners face up to the prospect of seeing captain Robin van Persie leave.

Arsenal's second-largest shareholders have written an open letter to the board expressing "deep reservations" over the direction of the club in the wake of captain Robin van Persie deciding against extending his contract.

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Two former championship-winning footballers believe it is imperative that Arsenal keep hold of Barclays Premier League top goalscorer Robin van Persie next season if they are to challenge for honours.

Liverpool's director of football Damien Comolli is not expecting a new wave of signings when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season.

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Arsenal’s defensive injury crisis has deepened after Bacary Sagna was ruled out until the new year with a broken leg.

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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will be sidelined for a period of between four and five months following surgery to remedy a stress fracture to his right ankle.

Cesc Fabregas claims it is “hard to see” Arsenal winning the Barclays Premier League or Champions League “in the near future”.

Thomas Vermaelen has undergone surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be out for at least a month, Arsenal confirmed this afternoon.

Arsene Wenger insisted he always knew Arsenal had what it took to triumph over adversity after watching them come from behind to seal their place in the Champions League group stage.