Arsenal edged into the semi-finals of the Europa League, but only after surviving a major scare as CSKA Moscow threatened a memorable comeback.

Arsenal 3 Southampton 2: Arsene Wenger’s selection gamble paid off in dramatic fashion as he made seven changes to his starting line-up and scrambled a late victory to make it six wins in a row after a losing run during which both he and his team were written off.

How many top strikers would pass up the chance of a hat-trick so a man who might end up taking their place could get a goal?

Raheem Sterling wants to feel the love from England fans ahead of the World Cup as he sets his sights on replicating his Manchester City form on the international stage.

Danny Welbeck scored twice against AC Milan to toast his England recall by sending Arsenal into the last eight of the Europa League.

AC Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso believes Jack Wilshere would grace any league in world football.

Arsenal survived a major scare to secure their spot in the last 16 of the Europa League despite suffering an embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Ostersund.

Arsene Wenger insists he wants to keep Danny Welbeck at Arsenal despite admitting he is no Harry Kane when it comes to scoring goals.

“Over the last few years, the rivalry between the two sets of fans has become intolerably hateful.” 

Arsenal 4 - Crystal Palace 1: An emphatic first win of the New Year does not definitively prove there is a bright future for Arsenal without Alexis Sanchez but manager Arsene Wenger confirmed his players had been destabilised by the uncertainty over the Chilean’s transfer to Manchester United.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere claims a new gluten-free diet has put him in the best shape of his career.

Arsene Wenger described the penalty Arsenal conceded in Wednesday night's 2-2 draw with Chelsea as "farcical".

Arsenal 2 Chelsea 2: So much for the Premier League schedule killing players.

Arsenal duo Mesut Ozil and Laurent Koscielny have an outside chance of returning from injury to face Chelsea on Wednesday.

Arsene Wenger reiterated Arsenal's plans to discuss a contract extension with Jack Wilshere after the midfielder again excelled in their 3-2 victory at Crystal Palace.

Arsene Wenger has hinted Jose Mourinho should stop complaining about being unable to match Manchester City's spending power.

It was a case of Happy Christmas, love from the Premier League. 

Jack Wilshere is no nearer to signing a new contract despite making his long-awaited return to Arsenal’s Premier League starting line-up in Wednesday’s draw at West Ham.

Jack Wilshere is no nearer to signing a new contract despite making his long-awaited return to Arsenal's Premier League starting line-up in Wednesday's draw at West Ham.

West Ham 0 - Arsenal 0: Arsenal missed an excellent chance to get back into the Premier League top four as they made it three games without a win for the first time since last April.

Olivier Giroud climbed off the bench to rescue a point for Arsenal in a 1-1 draw at Southampton.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits it is unrealistic for the Gunners to talk about winning the Premier League title.

Arsene Wenger insists his team selection will always reflect what is best for Arsenal — even if that means frustrating some of his star players.

Arsenal 5 Huddersfield 0: The Herbert Chapman derby ended in an emphatic victory for the more illustrious of his two former clubs.

Arsene Wenger expects both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil to stay at Arsenal beyond the January transfer window unless "something unbelievable" happens.

Burnley 0 Arsenal 1: Alexis Sanchez kept his composure to defeat Burnley with a last-minute penalty, again, but an important Arsenal victory that lifted Arsene Wenger’s side into the top four also offered a painful vision of their future.

Cologne 1 - Arsenal 0: Arsene Wenger saw his Arsenal side secure top spot in their Europa League group despite falling to defeat at Cologne thanks to what he sarcastically deemed a “very nice penalty”.

Arsenal fell to a narrow defeat at Cologne tonight but will still progress into the knockout stages of the Europa League as Group H winners.

Arsene Wenger believes Danny Welbeck will go to the World Cup with England if the Arsenal striker can remain fit in the coming months.

Harry Kane is among a number of Tottenham players set for late fitness tests ahead of Saturday's north London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Bayern Munich are reportedly looking to make a bid for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud.

Olivier Giroud scored a stunning winner as a much-changed Arsenal side saw off 10-man Red Star Belgrade in their Europa League clash last night.

Jack Wilshere has defended the character of his Arsenal teammates after it was called into question by Watford captain Troy Deeney.

BATE Borisov 2 - Arsenal 4: Arsene Wenger praised Jack Wilshere’s “outstanding” contribution to Arsenal’s 4-2 Europa League victory at BATE Borisov.

An under-strength Arsenal XI survived a late fightback from BATE Borisov

Arsene Wenger believes Jack Wilshere can get back to his best for Arsenal as he prepares to play his first game for the club in over a year.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere was shown a red card after being involved in a mass brawl during the under-23s match against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger will put football over finance after the Arsenal boss vowed to fight to keep three of his key men at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger will put football over finance after the Arsenal boss vowed to fight to keep three of his key men at the Emirates Stadium.

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Chelsea 3 Bournemouth 1: Antonio Conte believes his team were title underdogs at the start of the season, damaged by a divisive and explosive year under Jose Mourinho in which they finished 10th and their manager was sacked, but it is pretty clear now that Chelsea will face the Special One at Old Trafford next weekend as champions-elect.

Sergio Aguero offered a reminder of his value to Manchester City by providing the winning goal as they moved up to second in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.