Santi Cazorla is convinced Arsenal’s renewed self-belief will see them challenging for the Barclays Premier League title next season – by when they are expected to have £22million Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain on board.

Gonzalo Higuain has reportedly reached an agreement with Arsenal over personal terms on a four-year contract, as his move from Real Madrid edges closer.

Olivier Giroud is convinced Arsenal can last the distance in the Barclays Premier League title fight next season providing they get off to a flying start.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis accepts it will be a “big summer” for the club in the transfer market and re-iterated significant funds were available should manager Arsene Wenger wish to spend them.

It is too easy to be cynical about The Lions. But if I have learned anything in life, it is that; if an easy option presents itself, your search for options is over.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis is confident manager Arsene Wenger still has the desire to drive the Gunners on to success once more – and is in it for “the long term”.

Manchester City look set to strike a double early blow in the transfer market as they close in on the signings of Fernandinho and Jesus Navas.

Russia international Andrey Arshavin is set to leave Arsenal in the summer, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

Forgotten man Andrey Arshavin is pondering retiring from football at the age of 32 this summer after becoming disillusioned with the game.

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Arsene Wenger has refused to rule out further departures from the Emirates, but insists players will have to come in before they do.

With the transfer window opening today Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has hit out at the network of people surrounding Demba Ba, with his future on Tyneside becoming the subject of frenzied speculation.

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Olympiacos 2 Arsenal 1

Arsenal blew a two-goal lead for the second time in a week as Fulham battled to a 3-3 draw at Emirates

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Arsenal 6 Coventry 1

Arsenal 6 Coventry 1

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Nico Yennaris’ development shows “dreams do come true” as the former Gunners mascot prepares to line up against Coventry in the Capital One Cup tonight.

Arsenal will be without first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny because of an ankle problem for tomorrow’s Champions League Group B opener in Montpellier.

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna feels the sales of captain Robin van Persie and midfielder Alex Song have left “a lot of questions”.

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Santi Cazorla outlined his desire to end Arsenal’s trophy drought after becoming the latest high-profile recruit at the club yesterday.

Robin van Persie was all smiles as he returned to Arsenal pre-season training yesterday, but the future of the Gunners skipper remains uncertain.

Robin van Persie was all smiles as he returned to Arsenal pre-season training today, but the long-term future of the Gunners skipper remains uncertain.

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IT’S easy to be misled by scorelines.

Russia went top of Group A as Alan Dzagoev’s double helped them to an impressive victory over the Czech Republic at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw last night.

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Russia head into their Euro 2012 Group A opener against the Czech Republic with coach Dick Advocaat warning their rivals they are “a dangerous team”.

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin has rejoined Zenit St Petersburg on loan until July, the Russian club announced last night.

Start spreading the news, Thierry Henry might not have taken his final bow in the Premier League.

Departing hero Thierry Henry admitted he felt like an excited child after snatching a last-gasp victory at Sunderland.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hailed the “legend” of Thierry Henry after he came off the bench to snatch a dramatic victory at Sunderland.

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Arsene Wenger never looks at the Premier League table yet remains “as motivated as ever” to deliver success to Arsenal.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists there is no need yet to be concerned over Jack Wilshere’s hopes of playing at Euro 2012 after the England midfielder suffered a setback to his recovery.

Robin van Persie has called for Arsenal to stick together, maintaining that they can still make a success of the current campaign.

Robin van Persie insists there is “no problem” or “conflict” at Arsenal despite his reaction to Arsene Wenger’s substitution of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during the 2-1 defeat by Manchester United on Sunday.

THE booing of an Arsene Wenger substitution in Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United could be a “watershed moment” in his relationship with supporters, according to one prominent Gunners fan.

The booing of an Arsene Wenger substitution in Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United could be a “watershed moment” in his relationship with supporters, according to one fan.