Aaron Ramsey was named in the Arsenal squad for the first time since February as Arsene Wenger made nine changes for the FA Cup third-round clash with Leeds.

RIVAL managers Billy Davies and Simon Grayson unsurprisingly had different views on the incident involving Nottingham Forest’s Chris Gunter and Leeds’ Sanchez Watt in the 1-1 draw at The City Ground yesterday.

Nottingham Forest 1 Leeds 1

WITH a late kick-off at Blackburn on a Bank Holiday Monday, I assumed there wouldn’t be a train back to London that night.

Striker Carlos Vela has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the club have announced on their website.

Arsene Wenger maintains giving youth a chance to shine in the Carling Cup will serve in the best interests of Arsenal’s future – whatever the outcome of tonight’s quarter-final at Manchester City.

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

Arsenal have today confirmed that midfielder Alex Song has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

FT: Arsenal 2 Liverpool 1

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.

WEST BROM manager Roberto Di Matteo hit out at Arsenal teenager Jack Wilshere for his part in Jerome Thomas’ sending-off as Arsene Wenger’s young Gunners moved into the fourth round of the Carling Cup with a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium.

Burnley’s brilliant Barclays Premier League start counted for nothing against Barnsley tonight as Hugo Colace’s late winner left Owen Coyle’s men on the wrong end of an upset.

Arsenal 2 West Brom 0

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.

Arsenal could have both Robin van Persie and Russian playmaker Andrey Arshavin available as Arsene Wenger’s men look to get their Barclays Premier League campaign back on course against Wigan tomorrow.

Arsenal rookie goalkeeper Vito Mannone will make his Champions League debut in tonight’s Group H opener against Standard Liege at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne.

Arsenal 3 Rangers 0

Barnet 2 Arsenal 2

FIFA are expected to approve the deal which would allow England to represent Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics but hopes that Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott or even David Beckham could figure in the line-up are set to be dashed.

ARSENE WENGER is not concerned by the “endless” speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal, but will not accept any “disrespect” directed at his players.

MANCHESTER UNITED may have been held to a scoreless draw against Juventus at Old Trafford last night, but at least they were able to report a clean bill of health.

Arsenal have announced six young players have signed their first professional contracts with the club.