ARSENE WENGER accepts Arsenal are about to embark upon a “decisive season” and admits he will have to rethink his strategy should the young Gunners fail to make an impact on the Barclays Premier League title race.

England Under-21 international Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension with Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger is confident Emmanuel Adebayor will remain at Arsenal, but revealed he would consider Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh as a possible replacement.

Arsenal have handed professional contracts to four members of their successful FA Youth Cup team, while confirming Portugal Under-21 international Amaury Bischoff is one of eight players released.

Liverpool defenders Djimi Traore and Jan Kromkamp could soon be on their way out of Anfield.