Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has urged Gunners fans to show Arsene Wenger respect or run the risk of losing him as manager as he comes under increasing pressure at the Emirates.

ARSENAL’S former vice-chairman David Dein insists Arsene Wenger remains the best man to lead the Gunners, despite six seasons without a trophy at the Emirates Stadium.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger will step up his summer recruitment drive ahead of the start of pre-season training next week, but reported target Juan Mata insists he is happy to stay put at Valencia.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has promised to address the latest allegations of bribery within the organisation.

Football Association chief executive Alex Horne insists he will push for reform in the World Cup bidding process.

FORMER Arsenal chief executive David Dein, director Ken Friar, legendary Gunners striker Thierry Henry and Hull manager Phil Brown were among those to pay tribute to Arsene Wenger yesterday.

A business associate of Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov claims Emmanuel Adebayor should have been sold to “any other club” than direct Champions League rivals Manchester City and questioned whether the Gunners squad is strong enough to finish in the top four of the Premier League.

ARSENAL are confident of bringing their protracted chase of Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin to a successful conclusion today, after the Russian travelled to London to finalise personal terms and undergo a medical ahead of a proposed £15 million (€17m) move.

Arsenal shareholders are expected to get their first opportunity to see new board member Stan Kroenke at Emirates Stadium at the club’s annual general meeting tomorrow.

Singer Amy Winehouse was absent from court yesterday when her husband was jailed for trying to cover up an attack on a publican.

Amy Winehouse failed to show up in court today to support her husband Blake Fielder-Civil as he was sentenced for trying to evade jail for attacking a pub landlord.

David Dein has warned the Arsenal hierarchy they risk being overtaken in the Premier League pecking order unless they allow Alisher Usmanov to seize control.

Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman believes manager Arsene Wenger will stay with the club for at least another eight years – but scotched suggestions the Frenchman would be handed a seat on the board.

DAVID DEIN insists it would be “folly” for the Football Association to ignore the claims of Gerard Houllier to be the next England manager.

NOVEMBER is the money month in football: next week, a Deloitte report will reveal that Premier League earnings from overseas TV rights are on track to overtake the domestic contract, while in eight days, the Future of Football Conference takes place in London with one of the seminars entitled, ‘The Buying and Selling of Football Clubs’.

UP TO THREE more Premier League teams will come under foreign ownership within the next year, former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein predicted last night.

Up to three more Barclays Premier League teams will come under foreign ownership within the next year, former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein predicted tonight.

Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman believes today’s announcement of a new five-year lock-down agreement by directors not to sell any more shares “kills” any takeover speculation.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has urged American investor Stan Kroenke to help the board block a takeover by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov.

Alisher Usmanov, the Russian billionaire who owns 23% of Arsenal, has said he does not want to be “a hostage to any hostilities” which remain between the current board and former vice-chairman David Dein.

Arsenal tonight confirmed a "constructive meeting" had taken place with Farhad Moshiri of Red and White Holdings Limited, who now possess almost a quarter of the club's shares.

Russian Alisher Usmanov has further increased his stake in Arsenal to 23%, it was announced this morning.

Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov has increased his shareholding in Arsenal after his investment company Red and White Holdings Limited raised their stake in the club to 21%.

ARSENAL chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists suggestions the club need a billionaire backer are “lunacy”.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists suggestions the club need a billionaire backer are “lunacy”.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood maintains the board have no intention of selling any more shares in the club but would listen to any “sensible proposals” from the likes of Alisher Usmanov and Stan Kroenke.

Arsenal fans can rest assured the future of their club is in very safe hands with Arsene Wenger set to remain in charge at Emirates Stadium.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger feels a “responsibility” for the club’s younger players and that is why he is likely to sign a new two-year contract later this week.

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Arsene Wenger insists he is unconcerned by the possibility of a takeover by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov at Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger has declared he does not need outside investment to compete with his bigger-spending rivals as he closes in on agreeing a new contract.

Former Arsenal vice chairman David Dein has re-emerged as a central figure in the club’s future by becoming chairman of a company that has pledged to buy shares in the club.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is being weighed down by the amount of work he has to cope with since the departure of vice-chairman and close ally David Dein, according to former midfielder Gilles Grimandi.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he is interested in buying Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal’s pre-season form has shown they can become a force to be reckoned with again.

Manager Arsene Wenger maintains he has no intention of “going beyond my role” and becoming embroiled in any boardroom power struggle at Arsenal.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Saturday refused to rule out the possibility of a takeover of Arsenal.

FORMER vice-chairman David Dein could find himself holding the balance of power should Stan Kroenke elect to launch a hostile takeover at Arsenal.

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger is likely to wait until the Premier League season starts before appointing a director of football.

Thierry Henry admits he will miss Arsenal and claims he will be a “Gunner for life” despite his impending departure.

Arsenal today confirmed they have reached an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of Thierry Henry, subject to a medical and the completion of formalities.