Arshavin leaves and we need to replace him by KJ Arshavin has finally left Arsenal in what could be a permanent move come the end of the season. It is a blow for the Gunners as we won't get a like for like replacement because all transfer windows are closed. However, this does open up [...]

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger promised the fans a "busy summer" and it looked like being anything of the sort until now. But Wenger has now brought in Gervinho, Carl Jenkinson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Joel Campbell, and with the myriad departures (no names mentioned!) it certainly HAS been a busy summer.

PARIS, France — Marseille beat Saint-Etienne 2-1 Saturday in the French league to keep up its title challenge. The defending champion cut Lille's lead to three points and provisionally moved into second place in the standings, one point clear of Lyon which thrashed Nancy 4-0 on Friday. Lille visits Montpellier on Sunday.

PARIS, France — Marseille boss Didier Deschamps admitted his team flopped in front of Sir Alex Ferguson on Sunday as the Manchester United boss scouted his Champions League opponents. Marseille drew 0-0 at relegation-haunted Monaco, a result which left the French champions in fifth place in the table.