ARSENAL moved into the semi-finals of the Carling Cup with victory over Wigan at a freezing Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal 2 Wigan 0

Theo Walcott is determined to make up for lost time as he aims to stay on the goal trail and help make sure Arsenal’s promising season continues to go in the right direction.

EDUARDO returned to haunt his old club as Shakhtar Donetsk fought back from a goal down to beat Arsenal 2-1 in tonight’s Champions League Group H clash at Donbass Arena.

Shakhtar Donetsk 2 Arsenal 1

Theo Walcott, Nicklas Bendtner and Jack Wilshere all return to the Arsenal starting XI for tonight’s Champions League Group H clash at Shakhtar Donetsk, while there is a surprise start for youngster Craig Eastmond.

Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal against taking Newcastle lightly tonight – or face following Chelsea in crashing out of the Carling Cup.

EVEN if he does leaves the club in four years when he reaches 65, Arsene Wenger’s legacy at Arsenal may continue for decades to come.

Arsenal will hand a late fitness test to midfielder Alex Song as the Gunners look to secure their place in the top three with victory over Champions League challengers Manchester City at Emirates Stadium tomorrow.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has made four changes to his side for the Premier League clash at Wigan as the Gunners attempted to keep their title hopes alive.

ARSENE WENGER became the latest Premier League manager to defend his right to field a weakened team but surely this surprise FA Cup defeat will be rendered irrelevant if he can deliver a first Premier League title in six seasons.

SADLY, progress in the FA Cup is becoming an increasing irrelevance.

Stoke 3 Arsenal 1

Sol Campbell made his Arsenal return in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at Stoke.

Bolton 0 Arsenal 2

Arsene Wenger maintains giving youth a chance to shine in the Carling Cup will serve in the best interests of Arsenal’s future – whatever the outcome of tonight’s quarter-final at Manchester City.

Arsene Wenger is set to again test the depth of his Arsenal squad in tomorrow’s Carling Cup quarter-final at Manchester City.

THE Carling Cup’s primary purpose might sometimes appear to be to clutter up an already crowded fixture list, but for the time being Arsenal are relishing the inconvenience.

FT: Arsenal 2 Liverpool 1

Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey has agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.

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.