The Football Association today announced they have “not identified any evidence” to suggest Arsenal breached Premier League rules in relation to their dealings with Beveren.

THE FA are to contact Arsenal after receiving a letter from FIFA requesting they investigate the relationship between the Champions League finalists and Beveren.

FIFA have written to the Football Association requesting they investigate the relationship between Arsenal and Belgium club Beveren.

The Football Association will seek clarification from FIFA before launching any investigation into allegations that Arsenal made irregular financial payments to Belgian club Beveren.

FIFA have told the English and Belgian Football Associations they must investigate Arsenal’s relationship with Beveren before the game’s world governing body can become involved in the matter.

Arsenal maintain their relationship with Belgian club Beveren is purely based on footballing issues following claims of irregular financial payments in the wake of an investigation by the BBC.

Arsenal have tonight maintained their relationship with Belgian club Beveren is purely based on footballing issues following claims of irregular financial payments in the wake of an investigation by the BBC.

THEY used to sing ‘one-nil to the Arsenal’ in the days when beautiful football hadn’t yet arrived at Highbury, but for all Thierry Henry’s goals and Robert Pires’ flicks, it is defensive quality that is guiding the club to glory again.

Arsenal have concluded a new "technical partnership" with Spanish club Celta Vigo as they seek to extend their worldwide connections.

Cesc Fabregas is confident he can help fill the midfield void left by the departure of Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira.

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal’s offer of just a one-year contract to defender Lauren does not demonstrate a “lack of respect.”

Arsene Wenger wants Edu to stay at Arsenal but will not see the club held to ransom over new contract negotiations.

RANGERS joined Celtic on the European scrap heap after a Bonaventure Kalou double fired Auxerre to a 2-0 victory at Ibrox.

Arsene Wenger has warned Liverpool they may not have heard the last of Chelsea’s interest in snapping up inspirational Anfield skipper Steven Gerrard.

ARSENE WENGER insisted that Arsenal would not indulge in the same wage-cutting moves as Manchester United as the club attempt to resolve the futures of four first-team players.

Arsenal have signed Ivory Coast international Emmanuel Eboue on a four-and-a-half year contract from Beveren, according to the Belgian club.

VfB Stuttgart went clear at the top of UEFA Group G with a convincing 3-0 win over Portuguese giants Benfica.

Today’s first round draw in Monaco paired eircom League side Shelbourne, whose quest to reach the Champions League was ended on Tuesday by Deportivo la Coruna, against French League side Lille.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out bids for trialists Marco Ne and Emmanuel Eboue but admits they could be players to watch for the future.

Latvia defender Igors Stepanovs believes his country’s Euro 2004 match with Germany will be another step on the learning curve for the big-stage debutants.

Czech Republic 2 Latvia 1

Arsenal have confirmed that former England international Martin Keown and Nigerian Kanu will leave the club, naming the pair on a list of 17 players they have released.

Albania 1 Ireland 0

DON GIVENS last night welcomed the return of Graham Barrett, the Arsenal striker on loan to Brighton, to Ireland’s U21 squad for their European Championship tie against Albania today (2pm).

Don Givens has made two additions to the Republic of Ireland under-21 squad for the European 2004 Championship qualifiers against Georgia and Albania in a fortnight’s time.

DON GIVENS will hand at least four players their first U21 international caps when Ireland play Scotland tonight in a friendly match at Kilmarnock in preparation for next month’s European Championship.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U-21 manager Don Givens has called up five uncapped players for the friendly international against Scotland at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, on February 11.

Republic of Ireland manager Don Givens has been forced to make two changes in his squad of 18 players for the Euro 2004 qualifier against Switzerland at Buckley Park, Kilkenny, next Tuesday, October 15, 2002 (kick-off 7.30 p.m.).

FOUR National League players have been included for the first time by Don Givens in Ireland’s under-21 squad to face Switzerland on Tuesday October 15 in Kilkenny.

Manager Don Givens has retained his two eircom League players, Jason McGuinness (Bohemians) and Shelbourne's Wesley Houlihan in his squad of eighteen for the Republic of Ireland's second game in the 2004 European Under-21 Championships against Switzerland at Buckley Park, Kilkenny, on Tuesday, October 8 (kick-off 7.30 pm).

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is growing anxious about signing a new goalkeeper before the transfer window closes in 10 days.

A youthful Arsenal representative XI fought back from a goal down to earn a 1--1 draw with KSK Beveren.

Tottenham have been warned by the president of Belgian outfit Mouscron that he will not allow them to treat his team like a satellite club.