While the Gunners might have desperately needed to pocket all three points from our day out at the seaside, I’ll be delighted if the Cherries go on to consolidate their highly-prized place in the Premier League because the humble, yet most hospitable, environs of Dean Court is a very welcome addition to the top flight.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes a complete rethink is needed in the academy set-up to help bring through more traditional old-style English centre-forwards.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels his toughest decisions over the summer will be which players to let go.

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Robert Pires believes Arsene Wenger is still the man to transform Arsenal into a Premier League winning side and says victory in Saturday’s FA Cup final could lead to a new era of success at the Emirates.

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has apologised after missing a penalty in the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

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Mesut Ozil admits Arsenal’s recent hectic schedule was “out of the ordinary” — but the German playmaker now feels settled and ready for the drive towards a successful end to the season.

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“Santi Cazorla smiles” is not exactly news. Team-mates at Villarreal declared him “our Ronaldinho” because of his temperament as much as his talent, friends say his enthusiasm is infectious and, while he chats, his fellow Spaniard, asturiano and Londoner Juan Mata cannot resist approaching to share a joke.

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Mesut Ozil’s former colleagues at Real Madrid have admitted their surprise and disappointment after seeing the Germany international complete a deadline day move to Arsenal.

New Arsenal signing Mesut Ozil has explained the opportunity to work under Arsene Wenger was a key reason he decided to leave Real Madrid in a deal reported to be worth £43million.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to put last night’s Champions League semi-final exit to Borussia Dortmund to one side and win the Copa del Rey.