Wenger hoping for change of fortune

ARSENE WENGER is more motivated than ever to make sure Arsenal return stronger from the “unluckiest” campaign under his guidance.

The Gunners boss has his work cut out to reshape a team capable of challenging for a Premier League title they last won in the unbeaten season of 2003-04 after seeing long-serving midfielder Gilberto Silva, unsettled winger Alexander Hleb and the combative Mathieu Flamini all leave Emirates Stadium this summer.

However, fresh talent in the shape of Wales teenager Aaron Ramsey and 21-year-old France attacking winger Samir Nasri have already arrived and there could yet be a move for Aston Villa’s England international Gareth Barry, rated at £18million (€22.5m).