Arsenal: September 2008 - news archive

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal have the quality to win the Champions League and wants them to show their credentials against Porto tonight.

Samir Nasri will return for Arsenal against Porto but Arsene Wenger says players will not be dropped as punishment for the Hull defeat.

Arsene Wenger has admitted a lack of height in his Arsenal defence could be a problem and has hinted at a change.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal's display against Hull made him feel 'sick' and has vowed to ring the changes against Porto.

Arsene Wenger accused his Arsenal players of not being "completely switched on" after their shock defeat by newcomers Hull.

Hull City came from behind to end Arsenal's 100% home record after goals from Geovanni and Daniel Cousin earned them a shock win.

Arsene Wenger says he has already turned down a chance to leave Arsenal and insists he is committed to the club.

Cesc Fabregas has pledged his future to Arsenal and says he will not quit the Gunners for a big pay cheque at another club.

Hull boss Phil Brown has defended Kevin Davies' tackle on Gael Clichy and says Arsenal can expect more of the same this weekend.

Arsenal are on the verge of agreeing a new money spinning five-year deal with Dutch international striker Robin van Persie.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has admitted he would like to take some of Arsene Wenger's young Gunners on loan.

Arsenal have been told they will have to pay a world record £80million if they want to lure Karim Benzema away from Lyon.

Proud Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says the side which demolished Sheffield United 6-0 in the Carling Cup looked complete.

Arsene Wenger has blasted the hotel where his motivational sheet was released to the press and insists he has nothing to hide.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is stunned by UEFA president Michel Platini's attack on him in a French newspaper.

Arsene Wenger has made it clear he will continue his policy of resting his first team players ahead of tonight's clash with Sheff Utd.

Arsene Wenger says that his Arsenal side have the quality to win the Premiership and Champions League this season.

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou has pledged his future to the club after signing a new, long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal will have to wait until next summer before they can land Sporting Lisbon's £16million-rated midfielder star Miguel Veloso.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood claims he would not sanction the sale of Cesc Fabregas or any other star player - even for £100m.

Arsenal move to the top of the League with a win at the Reebok Stadium, but it wasn't an easy afternoon for the Gunners.

Arsenal will again be without the services of Samir Nasri, Abou Diaby and Mikael Silvestre for the trip to Bolton on Saturday.

American businessman Stan Kroenke has accepted an offer to join Arsenal's board and will become a non-executive director at the club.

Arsenal target Salomon Kalou has revealed that he could quit Chelsea if he is not earning a regular first-team place.

Arsene Wenger could face UEFA disciplinary action after blasting the referee after Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell will turn down £1m a year to take up the same post at Arsenal, deciding to stay at Parkhead.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insisted his side fear nobody ahead of their Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev.

Arsenal have joined the race to sign US youngster Charles Renken who is being dubbed the 'new Freddie Adu'.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has conceded his side would be happy with a point in their opening Champions League fixture in Kiev.

Arsene Wenger says the Premier League title will not be won early this season due to the emergence of Man City as a serious threat.

Arsene Wenger will check on the fitness of Emmanuel Eboue and Gael Clichy ahead of the Champions League opener against Dynamo Kiev.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears mega-rich Manchester City will gatecrash the top four and pinch a Champions League place.

Arsenal and Manchester United are set to go head to head in the battle for Miguel Veloso's signature.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will continue to hold England hat-trick hero Theo Walcott back in order to give him time to develop.

Emmanuel Adebayor bags a hat-trick in an impressive Gunners display, giving Rovers boss Paul Ince much to think about.

England hero Theo Walcott is reportedly set to be given a new contract but may have to settle for a substitutes' place at Blackburn.

Arsene Wenger has told Man City's new owners Cesc Fabregas is not for sale, while he has ruled out a move for Ghana's Steven Appiah.

David Beckham has praised Arsenal youngster Theo Walcott after his hat-trick against Croatia in Zagreb.

Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva hopes to return to first team action by Christmas to ease boss Arsene Wenger's injury concerns.

Xabi Alonso's agent has dropped a big hint the Arsenal target could leave Liverpool in the January transfer window.

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas has again ruled out joining Man City and says it is 'weird' that Robinho opted to join them from Real Madrid.

Arsenal are reported to be keeping tabs on Sebastian Giovinco, who is locked in a contract dispute with Juventus.

Arsenal will have to wait until next summer if they want to sign midfielder Stephane M'Bia after he penned a new deal with Rennes.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could beef up his squad with a move for Ghana international Stephen Appiah, who is available on a free.

Stephane M'Bia has confirmed that Arsenal failed with a late swoop to land him on deadline day but has not ruled out a future move.

Chairman Peter Hill-Wood would like to maintain Arsenal under the current ownership, but realises shareholders could accept a big bid.

Star midfielder Cesc Fabregas has assured Arsenal fans a move to Manchester City "would make no sense".

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to join the race to land Rennes defensive midfielder Stephane M'Bia, according to reports.

Arsenal face an anxious 24 hours to discover the full extent of the ankle injury suffered by Nicklas Bendtner.

Arsenal defender Armand Traore believes working with Tony Adams while on loan at Portsmouth can only improve his game.

Samir Nasri says his summer switch to Arsenal has helped him regain his place back in the France side.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit back at criticism that he no longer has the squad depth to compete for major honours.

Cardiff have denied reports that suggested they tried to lure Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey back to Ninian Park on loan.