England slipped to a painful late defeat in their first Test against New Zealand knowing that a glorious opportunity to topple the world champions had eluded them.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has selected a mixed squad for tomorrow’s final Champions League Group F game at Olympiacos.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has restored captain Cesc Fabregas to his starting line-up for the Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Ipswich at Portman Road.

Arsenal will rotate their squad for tomorrow’s FA Cup tie against Leeds, where young midfielder Aaron Ramsey will be back in contention after returning from a loan spell at Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal could welcome back Emmanuel Eboue ahead of schedule from a knee problem for tomorrow night’s Carling Cup quarter-final against Wigan at Emirates Stadium.

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.

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.

Arsenal will be without left-back Kieran Gibbs for the visit of Barclays Premier League bottom club West Ham tomorrow after the England defender suffered knee ligament damage in the Carling Cup win at Newcastle.

ARSENAL boss Arsène Wenger believes Theo Walcott is ready to “go to another level” after his double helped the Gunners to a 4-0 win in their Carling Cup fourth-round tie at Newcastle last night.

Arsene Wenger is again likely to select a strong squad for tomorrow night’s Carling Cup fourth round trip to Newcastle.

Arsenal will hand fitness tests to midfielders Abou Diaby and Tomas Rosicky (both ankle) as well as utility man Emmanuel Eboue (knee) ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against West Brom at Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger has named a strong side for tonight’s Carling Cup third-round tie at north London rivals Tottenham, where he will serve a one-match touchline ban.

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.

Left-back Gael Clichy could be available for Sunday’s final Barclays Premier League game of the season against Europa League finalists Fulham.

Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin remains a major doubt for Monday’s trip to Blackburn because of a calf problem.

Arsenal will welcome back midfielder Alex Song (knee) and striker Eduardo (toe) for the Barclays Premier League visit of Manchester City 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.

Central defender Thomas Vermaelen is out for the season with the calf strain he suffered against Tottenham and Alex Song remains sidelined with a knee injur

Arsenal will be without midfielder Alex Song (knee) for tomorrow’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona at the Nou Camp.

Arsenal are waiting on the fitness of defender Gael Clichy (back) and midfielder Denilson (groin) ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash with Wolves, after it was confirmed captain Cesc Fabregas will miss the rest of the season with a broken leg.

Arsenal will be without defender Thomas Vermaelen, who serves a one-match ban, for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham.

Arsenal look set again be without captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Hull.

Arsenal will again be without Croatia striker Eduardo (hamstring) for the visit of Liverpool.

Arsenal will be without Croatia striker Eduardo for the Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday.

Arsenal will welcome back Cameroon midfielder Alex Song from international duty for the visit of Manchester United on Sunday, and centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has a small chance to feature despite picking up a leg problem in midweek.

Arsenal will have full-back Bacary Sagna available again following a shoulder problem for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to face Aston Villa.

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

Arsenal will be without midfielder Abou Diaby (calf) and will rest full-back Bacary Sagna (shoulder) for Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Stoke.

IT’S hard not to harbour hope of straddling the Premier League ship summit, subsequent to this evening’s encore with Owen Coyle’s side.

Arsenal will welcome back England forward Theo Walcott and Brazilian midfielder Denilson from injury for tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Bolton at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal will again be without captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premier League clash against Everton, but he should be fit for the visit to Bolton on January 17.

Arsenal will again be without captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premier League clash against Bolton, but he should be fit for the visit to the Reebok Stadium on January 17.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks set to rotate his squad for the FA Cup third-round tie at West Ham on Sunday.

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

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Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri made his first start of the season and Alberto Aquilani was on the bench for Liverpool in the Carling Cup fourth-round clash at the Emirates Stadium.

Midfielder Samir Nasri and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski could make their first appearances of the season following injury in Arsenal’s Carling Cup fourth-round tie against Liverpool.

Philippe Senderos returned to the Arsenal team for the first time since May 2008 as manager Arsene Wenger once again fielded a young side in the Carling Cup third-round clash with West Brom at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger is expected to again give his Arsenal youngsters and fringe players a chance to impress in the Carling Cup clash against West Brom tomorrow night.