Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged his squad to put any dreams of a late charge for the Premier League to bed and focus instead on the cold reality of winning at Burnley today.

The greatest managers in football don’t just manage players, they manage a season — and Arsene Wenger, at last, seems to be getting this one right.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopes Theo Walcott’s frustrating night with England in Turin will not leave the forward’s confidence “damaged” over the closing weeks of the season.

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 24 in the Premier League.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the club’s injury woes have intensified the Gunners’ search for reinforcements in the January transfer window.

Arsenal duo Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Debuchy are both expected to be sidelined for around three months, the club have announced.

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck (thigh) is a doubt for the Barclays Premier League trip to Southampton on New Year’s Day.

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Arsenal have doubts over several players for Saturday’s Premier League trip to West Brom, including England forward Danny Welbeck, who has a swollen knee and a hamstring problem.

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 8 in the Premier League.

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Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil accepts he will always be an easy target for the critics and says he has nothing to prove to anybody.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Thomas Vermaelen will be assessed ahead of Arsenal’s FA Cup final clash with Hull.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Thomas Vermaelen will be assessed ahead of Arsenal’s FA Cup final clash with Hull.

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Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey missed out for the final Barclays Premier League home game against West Brom with a minor thigh problem.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to extend his stay at the club but he admits the Gunners are no closer to tying up a contract extension for defender Bacary Sagna.

Mesut Ozil must take criticism on the chin and achieve greater consistency to succeed at Arsenal next season, according to Per Mertesacker.

Injury-plagued Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby hopes he could be back in action before the end of the season — and has not give up on playing for France at the World Cup.

Midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Santi Cazorla have signed new contracts with Arsenal, the club have announced.

Arsenal will be without suspended goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and defender Kieran Gibbs due to a calf injury for Wednesday night’s Champions League last-16 second-leg clash away to Bayern Munich.

Kieran Gibbs is out of for Saturday’s Premier League game against Sunderland.

Arsenal expect to have England midfielder Jack Wilshere back from an ankle problem against Liverpool on Saturday.

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Arsenal expect to have forward Olivier Giroud back from an ankle problem and illness for Monday night’s Barclays Premier League trip to Aston Villa.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is doubtful for Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie against Tottenham following illness and an ankle problem.

Premier League leaders Arsenal will be without striker Olivier Giroud (ankle) and Kieran Gibbs (calf) for the New Year’s Day game against Cardiff.

Arsenal will be without midfielder Jack Wilshere as he completes a two-match suspension during Thursday’s game at West Ham.

Arsenal will check on the fitness of full-back Bacary Sagna (hamstring) ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester City.

Arsenal will have midfielder Mathieu Flamini back from suspension for Tuesday night’s Champions League clash against Marseille at the Emirates Stadium.

Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal will have forward Theo Walcott back from two months out following abdominal surgery for the visit of Southampton.

Arsenal supporters could be forgiven if they feel like they’ve been here before.

Arsenal will have midfielder Mikel Arteta back from a one-match suspension for tomorrow's Premier League game against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere (ankle) will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Crystal Palace.

Arsenal will rest midfielder Mathieu Flamini following a concussion for Tuesday night’s Champions League Group F clash against Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Stadium.

Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal expect Mesut Ozil to have recovered from a knee injury in time to face Norwich tomorrow.

Record signing Mesut Ozil could make his Arsenal debut in the Premier League clash at Sunderland.

Arsene Wenger is convinced Arsenal remain attractive to top players as he prepares for a busy final 10 days of the transfer window.

Arsene Wenger is convinced Arsenal remain attractive to top players as he prepares for a busy final 10 days of the transfer window.

Arsenal will again be without suspended striker Olivier Giroud for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to relegated QPR.

Arsenal will again be without goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski because of a cracked rib for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Fulham.

Arsenal could still be without both Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott for their Barclays Premier League trip to West Brom on Saturday.

Arsene Wenger has warned his Arsenal team how they perform over the Barclays Premier League run-in will decide his summer transfer plans.