Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger remains positive Theo Walcott’s new contract will be signed by the end of the month after revealing talks were progressing “slowly, but smoothly”.

By Shaun Cronin, Sports Reporter

Tottenham skipper Ledley King faces at least another fortnight on the sidelines nursing his thigh injury before returning to help the club’s challenge for a Champions League place.

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The FA Cup draw is to revert to its traditional Monday lunchtime slot from January.