THE ARRIVAL of Roman Abramovich saw Chelsea acquire untold new wealth, and with it came the expectation that they would be in the market every summer for the most decorated names in the game.

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DENNIS BERGKAMP warned that Arsenal cannot afford to drop too far behind Chelsea in their transitional season as he set his sights on securing Champions League qualification in his final campaign.

Arsenal are targeting a midfielder from the French league during the January transfer window, club scout Gilles Grimandi has revealed.

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Arsenal may be forced to splash out £16m (€22.8m) on Ghanaian Lyon star Mickael Essien to bolster their midfield ranks and ensure they are not beaten in the race for his signature.

ARSENAL’S loan move for Fabian Carini broke down because of the Juventus goalkeeper’s exorbitant wage demands.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is confident World Cup winner Gilberto Silva can fill the central midfield void which many believe has been left at Highbury since Emmanuel Petit departed.

Arsenal skipper Tony Adams may have quit the game after a distinguished Highbury career, but his famous number six shirt will not be retired.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will delay a decision whether to start with new signing Gilberto Silva in Sunday’s Community Shield until the morning of the game in Cardiff.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger may be foiled in his bid to bring Mark van Bommel to Highbury after the appointment of former South Korea coach Guus Hiddink as the new manager of PSV Eindhoven.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger may be foiled in his bid to bring Mark van Bommel to Highbury after the appointment of Guus Hiddink as the new manager of PSV Eindhoven.

Robert Pires, Dennis Bergkamp and Sol Campbell have inspired Arsenal into a 3-0 lead over Newcastle in their FA Cup quarter final replay at Highbury.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rang the changes with Dennis Bergkamp and Robert Pires left on the bench at Newcastle.

A second-half header from substitute Jo Tessem put a dent in Arsenal's championship challenge and kept up Southampton's fine recent away form against the Premiership contenders.

Nicolas Anelka returned to Highbury for the first time since his controversial protracted move away from the club two-and-a-half years ago as he partnered Michael Owen up front for Liverpool.

Ashley Cole has failed to recover from a hamstring injury and misses Arsenal’s Premiership clash at Sunderland tomorrow.

Arsenal received no first-half reward for their best 45 minutes in Europe so far this season but it was the old story of chances not being converted against Real Mallorca.

Gilles Grimandi and Giovanni van Bronckhorst have confirmed that Patrick Vieira was welcomed with open arms when returning to training with Arsenal yesterday.

Patrick Vieira has stepped up his bid to leave Arsenal with an amazing attack on the club’s board, his team-mates and Arsene Wenger’s summer signings.

Arsenal sealed their place in next season's Champions League by collecting the point they needed at Newcastle, but they were made to fight all the way for it.

Arsenal must take a point from their two remaining Premiership games at Newcastle and Southampton to secure the second Champions League place.

Arsenal will be without the injured Ray Parlour, Lauren, Kanu, Silvinho and Dennis Bergkamp against Everton tomorrow.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has levelled the scores at Highbury between Arsenal and Chelsea.

Thierry Henry has broken the deadlock in this FA Cup fifth round tie at Highbury between Arsenal and holders Chelsea.

It's honours even at half-time between Arsenal and Chelsea.

There are nine Premiership matches scheduled for today.

QPR manager Gerry Francis is hoping his side's battling qualities can inspire them to FA Cup glory against Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger has backed Tony Adams' decision to retire from international football.