Jack Wilshere claims Arsenal finishing second in the Barclays Premier League would be evidence of a “massive progression” and will serve notice to their rivals that they will mount a serious title challenge next season.

Having outfoxed him on Syria, Russian president Vladimir Putin has pipped US president Barack Obama as the world’s most powerful leader, as ranked by Forbes magazine.

A billionaire Nigerian tycoon is planning to enter the race to snap up a 16% stake in Arsenal, according to a report today.

IN Africa everything bites, especially when it comes to measures dealing with the tycoon terrorists who have crippled Nigeria’s banks.