Arsene Wenger reckons it’s “absolutely stupid” to say Arsenal cannot win the Premier League in the wake of their 4-0 humiliation at Liverpool.

A host of former Arsenal favourites have questioned the appetite and ability of the current wearers of the shirt after Monday night’s 3-0 mauling at Crystal Palace.

Arsene Wenger admits Per Mertesacker’s knee injury means Arsenal are back in the market for a defender, as chief executive Ivan Gazidis accepts the club is feeling the pressure to win a major trophy.

Arsenal can head into the new campaign with real belief they will be able to mount a sustained assault on the Premier League title, according to chief executive Ivan Gazidis.

Making fans proud is more important than Champions League success, argues Arsenal chief executive.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has sought to clarify the situation surrounding the decision to allow Mesut Ozil to play against Chelsea with a knee problem.

Succession planning is on Ivan Gazidis’ mind as the Arsenal chief executive admits replacing Arsene Wenger will be a great test for the Gunners.

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A new deal between Arsenal and Arsene Wenger will be announced “at the right time”, according to chief executive Ivan Gazidis.

A year ago, the atmosphere in the room was toxic and mutiny seemed on the cards.

Arsenal have reported a rise in turnover and say their new commercial muscle was a significant factor in the signing of Mesut Ozil for a club record £42.5 million (€50m) fee.

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.

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”.

There is an underlying current of discontent amongst Arsenal supporters that simmers permanently below the surface; and who can blame them if it now comes boiling back to life as their team languishes in sixth place in the Premier League and only one point above ninth-placed Swansea.

Arsenal’s spending but Stan Kroenke says he’s in for the long haul

Chief executive Ivan Gazidis maintains Arsenal are not about to just buy their way to success – and claims the fans would not have it any different.

The man who was taking the flak, the one who was standing there waiting to be shot down, was not the one they wanted.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been appointed to two influential posts within UEFA, European football’s governing body.

Chief executive Ivan Gazidis believes Arsenal can afford to compete in the transfer market and “pay the biggest wages” after the Premier League club announced a £150 million extension of their sponsorship deal with Emirates.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis maintains the club’s £150m (€186m) extension of their sponsorship deal with Emirates airline is “all about football”.

It was the sneer that said it all. “Thank you for your interest in our concerns,” said Peter Hill-Wood, the Arsenal chairman, as the club’s stormy AGM ended in typically fractious circumstances.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has defended the achievements of his side in recent years and believes Champions League qualification has as much merit attached to it as winning a domestic cup competition, if not more.

Chief executive Ivan Gazidis maintains Arsenal’s latest set of financial results show the club “can and will forge our own path to success” after they posted another healthy pre-tax profit.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has indicated the club is ready to offer manager Arsene Wenger a new contract.

We are not like other clubs who can spend fortunes on proven goods.

Robin van Persie is almost certain to be sold by Arsenal in the next few weeks after the Dutchman confirmed he will not be signing a new contract at the club — with Manchester City the overwhelming favourites to sign him.

Arsenal today received the news they have been dreading, with captain Robin van Persie confirming on his official website he would not be signing a new deal with the club.

Arsenal will not be rushed into making an announcement on Robin van Persie’s future, chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists.

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has called Wigan chairman Dave Whelan a “comedian” and claims he conducted a “sideshow” during their recent search for a new manager.

Arsenal's decision to sell Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri helped them report a huge pre-tax profit of £49.5m for the six months to the end of November.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopes the Gunners’ defensive injury crisis may be easing after full-back Kieran Gibbs returned to full training, although not in time for tonight’s Premier League trip to Bolton.

CHIEF executive Ivan Gazidis is confident Arsenal’s commercial future is bright after a “very solid” set of results, despite a fall in turnover and profit.

Ivan Gazidis is sure Arsene Wenger will not walk out on Arsenal and fully expects the Gunners boss to honour his contract – even if England come calling for him next summer.

ARSENE WENGER has received resounding backing from Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis despite his team’s poor start to the season.

Arsene Wenger today received resounding backing from Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis despite his team’s poor start to the season.

IVAN GAZIDIS, the Arsenal chief executive, is a slick salesman, but the message from the club’s fans at present could not be clearer: This isn’t what we bought into.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has told his club's fans he shares a "profound disappointment" with them but has promised a busy summer in the transfer market as the club look to end their six-year trophy drought.

ARSENAL chief executive Ivan Gazidis has told Arsene Wenger that his job is safe unless the club’s fans turn on him.

Arsenal have confirmed they are set to increase ticket prices by a total of 6.5% from the start of the 2011/2012 campaign.

AMERICAN businessman Stan Kroenke has vowed to bring silverware back to Arsenal’s trophy cabinet after securing a 62.89% controlling share in the club.

American businessman Stan Kroenke vowed to bring silverware back to Arsenal’s trophy cabinet after securing a 62.89% controlling share in the club.

American businessman Stan Kroenke has vowed to bring silverware back to Arsenal’s dusty trophy cabinet after taking a controlling stake in the club.

ARSENAL chief executive Ivan Gazidis has spelled out his plan to keep the Gunners’ “key talents” at the Emirates Stadium as the club announced half-yearly figures that showed a rise in player wages and a drop in football-related profits.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists “there is no reason to think” Cesc Fabregas would leave the north London club and return to his native Spain.