Eduardo’s ill-fated spell at Arsenal was brought to a close tonight when he completed his move to Shakhtar Donetsk.

AN old acquaintance was in attendance to see Rafa’s revival stall, again.

THE FA has announced that disciplinary chiefs will be able to take into account the severity of injuries caused by fouls when dealing with red card offences from now on.

FOR much of this season, Arsenal’s peculiar moniker has appeared little more than a hollow joke at Arsene Wenger’s expense: a side named after a south London armoury, but boasting all the firepower of a kiddie’s pop gun.

THE man with the red shirt and the puce face was in no doubt. “It’s like George bloody Graham’s back in charge,’’ he bellowed, before stomping out of the Emirates, his cry scarcely audible over the cat-calls that greeted this result.

Arsene Wenger admits he needs “one more body” in his Arsenal midfield – but refused to be drawn on whether that would be Gareth Barry.

Arsenal are hopeful Eduardo da Silva could be involved for some part of pre-season training, according to departing physiotherapist Gary Lewin.

Arsene Wenger may be busy scouring the globe for fresh talent, but the Arsenal manager is in no doubt he already has a “world class” forward in Robin van Persie.

Veteran Jens Lehmann could be set for his final home appearance in front of Arsenal fans this weekend.

Emmanuel Adebayor claims Arsenal owe it to their fans to finish the season on a high rather than looking back to reflect on what might have been.

Arsenal’s heartbreaking European exit could be followed by the final nail in their Premier League hopes tomorrow at Manchester United. Does this double disappointment have any implications for Arsene Wenger, and his footballing philosophies, asks Tony Leen.

Arsenal will be without full-back Bacary Sagna (ankle) for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Bolton.

Nicklas Bendtner maintains he and Emmanuel Adebayor can strike up the partnership needed to get Arsenal’s title push back on track.

GAEL CLICHY ended the afternoon in much the same state as Arsenal: a bloody mess. The French defender, nursing an ugly gash on the crown of his head courtesy of Mido’s raised boot, needed stitches to repair that wound, his team’s title hopes are in need of rather more intensive care.

Croatia striker Eduardo da Silva fears being sidelined for up to 15 months after his leg was broken in a horror tackle last month.

SAINT Stephen’s Day 1962.

Eduardo da Silva has thanked Arsenal physio Gary Lewin for saving his foot.

ITALY loose forward Mauro Bergamasco will miss the rest of the RBS 6 Nations Championship after he was handed a 13-week ban for poking Wales full-back Lee Byrne in the eye.

James Haskell faces a race against time to be fit for England’s Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland.

Arsenal hope stricken forward Eduardo da Silva will make a full recovery in nine months after declaring surgery on his broken leg a success.

EDUARDO DA SILVA could have lost his left foot had medical staff not been so prompt in treating his horrific leg break, according to a specialist.

Eduardo da Silva has refused to blame Martin Taylor for the broken leg he suffered following a tackle by the Blues defender during the 2-2 draw at St Andrews on Saturday – insisting “these things can happen in football”.

Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva suffered an horrific injury in this afternoon’s Barclays Premier League match at Birmingham. The Brazil-born Croatia star required more than eight minutes treatment for what looked to be a serious ankle injury before being carried off on a stretcher following a tackle from Martin Taylor. The Blues captain was sent off for the challenge which came less than three minutes into the game at St Andrews.

Manchester United 4 Arsenal 0

Arsenal put themselves in the driving seat for the Barclays Premier League title by defeating Blackburn last night but manager Arsene Wenger insists the race is far from over.

Manchester City 1 Arsenal 3

Croatia striker Eduardo da Silva is starting to feel at home at Arsenal and has declared there are plenty more goals to come from him this season.

Everton boss David Moyes has claimed the better side lost after Arsenal went back to the top of the Premier League with a 4-1 win over the Toffees.

Middlesbrough 2 Arsenal 1

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger was incredulous after being dismissed from the dug-out last night – but he and his captain Kolo Toure had no complaints about the result as Sevilla ended the Gunners’ long unbeaten record with a 3-1 victory.

SO MUCH for nothing at stake at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. Arsenal lost their unbeaten run stretching back to April, top spot in Group H and with it, the benefits for the knockout stage of winning Group H.

Sevilla 3 Arsenal 1

ARSENE WENGER does not expect Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva to face a backlash from angry England fans after he helped end their Euro 2008 dream at Wembley.

Arsene Wenger does not expect Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva to face a backlash from angry England fans after he helped end their Euro 2008 dream at Wembley.

England 2 Croatia 3

THE IRISH Football Association are calling for David Healy to be rewarded by UEFA for breaking Davor Suker’s 12-year record in a European Championship qualifying campaign.

FYR Macedonia 2 Croatia 0

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger believes his young side stand “a good chance” of going one better in the Carling Cup this season.

Eduardo Da Silva struck twice to help Arsenal book their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals with a routine victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Two clinical finishes from Eduardo Da Silva helped Arsenal book their place in the last eight of the Carling Cup fourth-round clash with a routine victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

ARSENE WENGER turns 58 today and he will be celebrating the only way he knows how: by watching football.

ARSENE WENGER reckons Theo Walcott is “ready” to stake his claim for a central attacking role with Arsenal.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will keep faith with goalkeeper Manuel Almunia for the leaders’ Barclays Premier League clash with struggling Bolton at the Emirates Stadium.

Croatia striker Eduardo da Silva could lead the attack for Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal against struggling Bolton at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.