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SIMON JONES admits there is a chance his career could be over and that he has already begun planning for the cricketing afterlife as the England fast bowler takes the [...]

PHILIPPE SENDEROS' frequently painful stay in English football could come to an end this morning if he passes a medical at AC Milan. The Swiss international is on the verge [...]

ARSENE WENGER has urged Fifa to challenge the court ruling that permitted Barcelona, Werder Bremen and Schalke to recall their players from the Olympic Games. Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil [...]

ARSENAL legend Martin Keown has claimed that Tottenham will need to keep Dimitar Berbatov to have any chance of breaking the 'big four' monopoly. Keown has been impressed by Juande [...]

ARSENE WENGER is adamant that striker Emmanuel Adebayor is still fully committed to the Arsenal cause and remains confident that the African will be playing for the club at the [...]

ARSENE WENGER has declared that he does not need to buy a striker in the transfer window after watching his young forwards outshine Emmanuel Adebayor and Robin van Persie. Adebayor [...]

KOLO Toure is expected to recover in time to start the new season despite catching malaria during the summer break. Arsenal's key defender contracted the disease while on holiday in [...]

ANDREI ARSHAVIN has told Europe's top clubs that it will cost a total of ' pounds 41.5 million'' in transfer fees and wages to buy him from Zenit St Petersburg. [...]

PETER Hill-Wood has declared that Arsenal will not cave in to attempts by Barcelona and AC Milan to prise away striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Although manager Arsene Wenger reportedly said yesterday [...]

STAN KROENKE has assured Arsenal's hierarchy that he has 'no intention'' of buying control of the club as he prepares to take a seat on the board. The American billionaire, [...]

ARSENAL will wear new home and away kits next season - to the dismay of some supporters. The club yesterday launched their 2008/09 home strip, which drew a negative reaction [...]

THE Arsenal board are steeling themselves for tough contract negotiations with Cesc Fabregas after it emerged the Spanish midfielder's new agent is Darren Dein, son of the club's estranged former [...]

ARSENE Wenger will continue to have to operate within a smaller budget than his rivals as Arsenal prepare to claw back the gap on Manchester United and Chelsea. Acting managing [...]

ARSENAL are preparing to enter the race to sign Aston Villa's Gareth Barry and are also considering a bid for pounds 12 million rated Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani. Arsene Wenger [...]

STEVE Coppell has stuck the boot into Arsene Wenger for failing to nurture English footballers who play with the same flair as his foreign stars during his 11 years at Arsenal. Coppell claims Wenger's reliance on foreigners is "dangerous" for the long-term health of English football. The Reading manager is the latest Premier League boss to single out the Frenchman over the lack of home-grown players in his Arsenal side. Earlier in the week, Sir Alex Ferguson endorsed FIFA's plans to limit the number of foreign players in Premier League teams and suggested Arsenal would "protest the loudest" against it. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ARSENAL chairman Peter Hill-Wood today dismissed reports that the club are interested in signing Real Madrid's David Beckham. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

It IS all too easy to underestimate Paul Collingwood, the perpetual bridesmaid of English cricket. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Stephan Andersen revealed today that his hero Peter Schmeichel has given him the confidence to become a leading Premiership goalkeeper. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Sparta Prague captain Martin Petras insisted today that Arsenal can win the Champions League this season. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Michael Carrick declared today that Tottenham's players no longer fear north London rivals Arsenal. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Shaun Bartlett is set to begin talks to extend his contract at Charlton within the next few weeks. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Michael Hughes has told his Crystal Palace team-mates to forget about the big guns and concentrate on beating the teams in the bottom half of the table. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Ray Lewington said today he may be forced to bring in a defender on loan to cover for injured Watford players Marcus Gayle and Lloyd Doyley. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ALTHOUGH Sven escaped censure at yesterday's FA hearing, it is not the first time that his position has been uncertain. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EMMANUEL Adebayor made his first Arsenal appearance in two-and-a-half months last night as Arsenal won 3- 1 at Stuttgart but he showed little of the dazzling form that has had Barcelona and AC Milan beating a path to his door. The Togo striker looked lethargic and heavy-legged during his 45-minute run-out before being withdrawn at the break along with strike partner Robin van Persie, who was also playing his first pre-season match. Adebayor's first touch in the opening minutes was embarrassing when an attempted feint tricked no one but himself and he ended up in a heap by the goalline. His lack of sharpness was also evident in the number of occasions he was caught offside. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ARSENE Wenger has hinted that he will stick with William Gallas as Arsenal captain after admitting that the Frenchman had to bear too much responsibility at times last season. Gallas took some of the team's setbacks personally as Arsenal's title challenge faltered, including his infamous sit-down protest after the 2-2 draw at Birmingham. But the Arsenal manager believes his fellow countryman has the qualities to lead. 'I think he has done quite well last year for the biggest part of the season and a lot of responsibility has been given to him when it wasn't right,' said Wenger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ARSENE Wenger confirmed that he is in the market to buy a midfield enforcer to partner Cesc Fabregas. Arsenal have sold Mathieu Flamini, Gilberto and Lassana Diarra this year and will lose Alexandre Song to Cameroon's Olympic Games campaign for the start of the season. Wenger, who has been linked with Aston Villa's Gareth Barry, said: 'We need one more body in there, yes. If we find a reasonable target we will get him. There is no special name. We are out there to look at a good opportunity.' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MATHIEU Flamini admits Arsenal can't afford to drop any more points in the Premier League if they are to win the title. The Gunners have drawn their last three League fixtures and, going into tomorrow's home match against Middlesbrough, are only two points ahead of Manchester United and five in front of Chelsea, both of whom have a game in hand. Flamini says Arsene Wenger's side must learn from their failure to kill off Wigan, Aston Villa and Birmingham in their last three domestic fixtures. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MANUEL Almunia today claimed the surface at the JJB Stadium was the worst he had seen in his career. The 30-year-old goalkeeper believes the pitch was a major factor in Arsenal's draw yesterday and said he had not played on as bad a surface since his days in Spanish football's basement division. Arsenal fell back to earth with a jolt after their stunning midweek victory in Milan and the Premier League leaders have now dropped six points in their last three league fixtures and their lead over Manchester United, who have a game in hand, is just two points. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Arsene Wenger is convinced an English club will play in this season's Champions League Final and that the country's top teams are embarking on an era of European domination. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have secured places in next Friday's quarter-final draw and Liverpool will join them if they take advantage of a two-goal first-leg victory over Inter Milan when they visit the San Siro next Tuesday. There has been an English presence in the last three Champions League Finals and Wenger expects the trend to continue in Moscow in May. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ARSENAL'S players sent out a warning to Europe and their Premier League rivals today after their stunning 2-0 win over AC Milan in the San Siro. Cesc Fabregas insisted the victory can be the catalyst for a Premier League and Champions League double, while Mathieu Flamini claimed there were now "no limits" to what they can achieve. Fabregas capped an outstanding personal display last night with a stunning 30-yard goal six minutes from time. Emmanuel Adebayor added a second and helped the Gunners claim a Champions League quarter-final place and become the first English side to beat reigning champions Milan in Italy. "We've set targets," said Fabregas. "Now what we want to do is win both trophies that we are in. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Arsene Wenger sees no reason why Emmanuel Adebayor and Nicklas Bendtner cannot put their differences aside to forge a formidable strike partnership. Substitute Bendtner struck the last-gasp equaliser against Aston Villa after latching on to a knock-down from Adebayor. The Togo frontman did not celebrate with the scorer, sparking more claims they are still at loggerheads following their astonishing on-pitch bust-up in the 5-1 Carling Cup semi-final drubbing at Tottenham in January. Wenger, though, refused to read too much into the apparent frostiness between the players in Saturday's 1-1 draw and said: "I didn't see that. Frankly I don't know [if they are friends]. I believe they have a normal relationship but what is the most important thing in football is that you respect the game. You do what the game demands. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID Dein persuaded Alisher Usmanov to publicly confirm he has no current intention of an Arsenal takeover in order not to derail the club's season, writes Wayne Veysey. Standard Sport can reveal the role the former vice-chairman played in persuading the Russian billionaire and his business partner Farhad Moshiri that continued speculation over their motives could damage results at a crucial point in the season. Representatives of the Arsenal Supporters' Trust had discussions with Dein (below) earlier this week, during which they urged the him to use his influence as chairman of Usmanov and Moshiri's investment vehicle, Red and White Holdings, to ask the pair to come clean with their plans. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Martin Taylor believes Arsene Wenger's hasty reaction to Eduardo's horrific injury contributed to the stinging criticism he has received. Birmingham defender Taylor broke the Arsenal striker's leg in a challenge early in last weekend's game and received a red card. After the match, Arsenal boss Wenger called for Taylor to be banned for life, but he later withdrew the comments, saying they were made in the heat of the moment. Although figures within the game were quick to back him, Taylor, who said he was relieved that Wenger had retracted his words, received death threats. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Martin Taylor said today that nothing would give him greater pleasure than to see Eduardo back scoring goals for Arsenal. The Birmingham defender has been criticised for the challenge which saw the striker suffer a fractured leg and dislocated ankle in last weekend's 2-2 draw. Eduardo has been told he faces at least nine months on the sidelines -- ruling him out of Euro 2008 -- although it will take him even longer to get back to his best. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN VAN PERSIE is in contention to play a part in Arsenal's Champions League second-leg tie against AC Milan next week. The Dutch striker, who has played just three games in five months because of a combination of injuries, returns to first-team training tomorrow and has been pencilled in to start the League match away to Wigan on Sunday week. But if he responds well to training, there is an outside chance he could make the bench for Saturday's home game against Aston Villa and Tuesday's Champions League showdown in Milan, which is delicately poised at 0-0 after the first leg. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ARSENAL supremo Keith Edelman today countered Peter Kenyon's claim that Chelsea are London's richest club as the Premier League leaders posted a £20 million profit in their latest financial figures. In contrast to Chelsea, who yesterday reported losses of £74.8m for last season, the Gunners posted healthy pre-tax profits as their turnover rose to £96m for the six months ending 30 November 2007. In a subtle dig at his west London rivals, the Arsenal chief executive said: "I always think that the key is to play good football and make a profit. These are the two key objectives we have. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EMMANUEL Adebayor today spoke of his shock after his astonishing miss in the last seconds of Arsenal's goalless draw with AC Milan last night. The Togo striker inexplicably headed a beautiful cross from substitute Theo Walcott against the bar in injury time in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League tie. It means Arsenal will have to secure a score draw or become the first English team to beat Milan in the San Siro if they are to progress to the quarter-finals when the teams meet again in a fortnight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AS A three-times FA Cup winner and veteran of several Arsenal-Manchester United skirmishes, Martin Keown can guess what the mood would have been like in the Gunners camp when the great rivals were paired together in last month's fifth-round draw. "When I was at Arsenal I always expected us to pull out the big teams," said Keown (right, with David Seaman). "Sometimes you are so deep into it as a player that you almost read that script. You just get on with the job. It never seems to be easy for Arsenal. You can't ever accuse them of that. In the last round, Chelsea had their first away tie in the FA Cup in two years." [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EMMANUEL Adebayor today revealed the part that Thierry Henry is playing as his personal motivational guru to help Arsenal's push for the title. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has acquired a taste for garish tangerine. Emmanuel Adebayor rotates between the scarcely more traditional red and white. But the one boot colour the Premier League's two most in-form players would love to be parading when the end-of-season gongs are dispensed is golden. The race to secure the Golden Boot -- the Premier League version rather than it's pan-European counterpart -- isn't in the home straight yet but already there appear only two realistic contenders. In the red corner is the favourite Ronaldo, the dazzling trickster from Madeira, who finishes with the coolness and precision of a brain surgeon and is pioneering a whole new line in free-kick sorcery, the like of which has not been seen before at the top level. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ARSENE Wenger today urged Mathieu Flamini to sign his new contract after the midfielder put in another outstanding display in the 3-0 win over Newcastle. The Frenchman's position at Emirates Stadium is being closely monitored by Juventus after he broke into the Arsenal first team this season. Such has been his form that Flamini has been keeping World Cup winner Gilberto out of the starting line-up. Yet, the 23-year-old has still not put pen to paper on the five-year contract that, as was revealed by Standard Sport, was offered to him in December. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Frenchman takes the plaudits after stunning all-round display that guides Wenger's men back to summit. As Arsenal's designated water-carrier, Mathieu Flamini's role is to break up opposition attacks, shield the defence and shift the ball to supposedly more gifted team-mates. By his own admission, he is Arsene Wenger's midfield "insurance policy", operating as cover in case of accident or emergency. Yet the Frenchman proved with his stunning all-round display last night as Arsenal defeated Newcastle for the second time in four days to return to the top of the table that he is more than just Wenger's very own Legal & General. The self-confessed bossy boots was goal-scorer, goal-provider, leader, screamer-in-chief and such an energetic, all-action force that it was simply tiring watching him eat up so many yards on the pitch. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THOUGH HE'S FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO BREAK INTO THE MIDFIELD AT ARSENAL, THE YOUNG FRENCHMAN IS DETERMINED TO STAY AT THE CLUB. ABOU Diaby has much in common with his best mate Lassana Diarra, whom he describes as "like a brother for me". They both grew up in the Paris suburbs, are barely out of their teens (Diaby is 21 and Diarra 22), regard themselves as midfielders who operate best in the central acres and have found it frustratingly difficult to pin down a first-team spot at Arsenal. After suffering a similarly demoralising experience at Chelsea, Diarra was unwilling to wait in a long queue for midfield places at Emirates Stadium and engineered a switch to Portsmouth. Does Diaby intend to show a similar lack of patience as his great friend and force a move away from the club that he joined just over two years ago? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ALEXANDER Hleb has put his considerable improvement this season down to Thierry Henry leaving Arsenal. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ARSENE Wenger has decided to take no disciplinary action against Emmanuel Adebayor and Nicklas Bendtner for the ugly clash which marred Arsenal's Carling Cup mauling against Tottenham. The strikers shook hands and apologised to their manager and the rest of the squad for their actions on Tuesday night when they returned to training yesterday. Although Wenger was furious with the pair, especially Adebayor, for their conduct, he has decided not to impose internal disciplinary action and now considers the matter closed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Mathieu Flamini is confident that the attacking talent at Arsenal will help them bounce back from Tuesday's mauling by Tottenham. Flamini has been a revelation for the Gunners this season following an unsettled summer when he threatened to leave the club due to a lack of first-team opportunities. But Arsene Wenger has given him his chance alongside Cesc Fabregas and the Frenchman's industry and selfless attitude will be needed again tomorrow when the Gunners take on Newcastle in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Emirates Stadium. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LEDLEY KING has told his team-mates that they must seize their opportunity and beat Arsenal tonight to end their humiliating run of 21 games without a win against their north London rivals. The bad news for the Tottenham skipper is that Arsene Wenger is set to abandon his policy of fielding his reserves and play a near full-strength team in tonight's Carling Cup semi-final second leg at White Hart Lane. Still, with the teams are locked at 1-1 after the first leg, King believes it is a case of 'now or never' for Spurs as they seek their first trophy since 2002. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STEVEN Gerrard admits the turmoil off the field at Liverpool is making it difficult for the players to concentrate fully on football. As reports emerged today that the club's £350million refinancing deal is on the verge of collapse, Gerrard claimed the continuing ownership saga involving George Gillett, Tom Hicks and Dubai Investment Capital was taking its toll. The Liverpool captain said: "It is not just this week, it has been going on for some time and it is certainly not helping the players. I have got to be careful what I say about the situation but we know what is going on. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AS Tottenham prepare for their most important match so far this season tonight, it will irritate their supporters that the match does not quite have the same significance for their bitter rivals down the Seven Sisters Road. Yes, Arsenal fans would love to see the club's rising stars extend Spurs' drought in derby clashes to a miserable 22 games and in the process secure a glamorous date at Wembley next month. But, as Arsene Wenger acknowledges, tonight's semi-final face-off "is of course not the highest challenge in the season". [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]