Arsenal striker Andrei Arshavin yesterday revealed that the lack of regular playing time was a major factor that influenced his decision to leave the club. Having made only a handful of appearances for the Gunners this season (most of them from the bench), Arshavin said that he was happy with his return to his old club.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that going four games without a win is frustrating but believes that a top-four finish remains achievable as long as the Gunners make an early impact on their matches.

Last night's goalless draw at Bolton left Wenger's side in seventh place, five points behind fourth-place Chelsea and another seven behind bitter cross-town rivals Tottenham Hotspur in third.

Good news for Coach Allegri and Milan fans as Alessandro Nesta, Kevin Prince Boateng and Alexa Pato all resumed training today ahead of their Champions League first leg knockout match against Arsenal on Wednesday.

With both teams coming off late winners in their weekend league fixtures, it will be interesting to see how they both approach the game.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that lukewarm nature of the recently concluded winter transfer window is a clear sign that European clubs are now unable to match their previously sky-high spending levels.

The veteran Gunners boss compared the business conducted in January 2012 to the spending frenzy that took place same time last year, when more than £100 million were splashed by Chelsea and Liverpool on the purchase of just a handful of players.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that lukewarm nature of the recently concluded winter transfer window is a clear sign that European clubs are now unable to match their previously sky-high spending levels.

The veteran Gunners boss compared the business conducted in January 2012 to the spending frenzy that took place same time last year, when more than £100 million were splashed by Chelsea and Liverpool on the purchase of just a handful of players.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged his players to get their ailing domestic campaign back on track by recapturing the spirit of their famous invincible side of the 2003-04 season.

On Wednesday, Arsenal played out a 0-0 draw with Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium and although they finally managed to end their point drought after three consecutive defeats, it wasn't a source of joy for the Gunners as they now find themselves at seventh position on the league table, behind the likes of Newcastle United and Liverpool.

Here is some team news for you Arsenal fans. Reports emerging claim that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering playing midfielder Alexander Song in defense. Wenger who is looking for the best possible formation to contain Milan, has been hit hard with injuries to key players in the past few weeks and is considering ausing his trusty anchor as a centre back.

Yes, today we are all Arsenal at FootballTickets. This being Henry final game for Arsenal before returning to the United States, the legend has promised a parting gift the club's supporters. Henry who has so far scored 3 goals for Arsenal, will be looking to end his fairy tale return to Arsenal the way he began it by scoring.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has provided a grim injury update ahead of this weekend's FA Cup clash with Sunderland, suggesting that Germany international defender Per Mertesacker is likely to miss the rest of the season.

Mertesacker had to be withdrawn from last weekend's Premier League match against the Black Cats at Wearside and although his replacement Aaron Ramsey quickly scored to spark the Gunners to life en route to a 2-1 win, the loss of the former Werder Bremen center-half is certainly massive.

Sunderland v Arsenal Preview, Prediction, TV Listings, Betting Odds FA Cup 18 February 2012 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

Two English Premier League sides meet in the fifth round of the English FA Cup as Sunderland hosts Arsenal. The match will take place at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England on Saturday, February 18, 2012.

Following a disastrous week that included a 4-0 Champions League loss to Milan and getting knocked out of the FA Cup by Sunderland, virtually ensuring a seventh straight year without a trophy for Arsenal, manager Arsene Wenger has addressed growing calls for his resignation.

"There has been a lot of conversation about whether I will remain with Arsenal or leave," Wenger told reporters.

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger knows that his team are under fire from all and sundry after being knocked out of the FA Cup and (virtually) the Champions League, but he thinks the players "haven't done too badly" and he must keep faith with them as they now have to carry on the fight to [...]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has once again slammed the quality of pitches at AC Milan's San Siro ground and Sunderland's Stadium of Light, suggesting that the poor surface prevented Gunners from playing their best football when silverware hopes were on the line.

The Gunners were thrashed 4-0 in Milan in the UEFA Champions League and lost 2-0 at Wearside in the FA Cup merely three days later, effectively ending the club's hopes of winning a trophy for a seventh straight year.