Bergkamp escapes ban

Arsenal striker Dennis Bergkamp was today found guilty of improper conduct and fined £5,000 (€7,800) by the Football Association for an alleged stamp on Blackburn defender Nils-Eric Johansson on October 26.

The Dutchman has escaped a ban for the incident and he is now free to take part in his club’s Christmas and New Year programme.

Bergkamp has scored twice in 18 appearances for the Gunners this season.