Brazilian midfielder Denilson returns to the fold for Saturday's away trip to Sunderland. The 21-year-old has been missing from the squad for a couple of months with a back problem, but Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Denilson, along with Lukasz Fabianski, Carlos Vela, and Armand Traore, will return for the weekend's game. Click to continue reading...

Well, I would be if I were one of those players having to play tonight and some nutter came sliding in towards me with a hard tackle in mind! We cannot afford any more injuries and the loss of any of the players mentioned below would be just awful. It doesn't even bare thinking about!

Even Sir Bobby Pires is concerned for us, but still believes we have enough strength and depth to get through this tough time.

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As they Gunners continue their great run of form it is worth mentioning those players who are still not hitting the high notes.

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Philippe Senderos

Whilst I think the Big Swiss is not the same defender that was derided when he first hit the scene I still don't think he has much of a future at the club.

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This happened a couple of days ago, but, you know...(shrugs). 15 Arsenal players have been called up for duty over the international break. The entire list can be found here.

Of the 15, only 5 Diaby, Gallas, and Sagna for France, Arshavin for Russia, and Song for Cameroon are playing in meaningful senior international matches, as all of their nations are trying to qualify for the World Cup.

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With Lukasz Fabianski's injury, it is pretty unlikely that a single one of the players involved in Wednesday's Carling Cup match will start the North London Derby tomorrow. As such, it is very difficult to draw any great conclusions from the Liverpool match.
In terms of momentum, it will mean nothing - maybe it will inspire the players for the next round but no more than that. Click to continue reading...

Nicklas Bendtner displayed his developing finesse to the fullest when he scored the powerful decisive goal that condemned Liverpool to Carling Cup elimination on Wednesday evening. The Dane, who is often criticized for lacking the dimension and attitude required at the highest level, quietly continued the mission to silence his critics by cleverly latching onto a pass from Fran Merida, who had earlier scored his maiden goal for the Gunners.

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Arsenal v Liverpool
Carling Cup Fourth Round
Emirates Stadium
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Kick-off: 1945 GMT

A week ago both Liverpool were dreading this fixture, an unwelcome distraction in a tough schedule with morale at Anfield low and Arsenal's star on the rise.

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by JAMES CURTIS Imagine breakfast in the Wenger household and you might hear Mrs Arsene snapping at her husband's indecision whether or not to play his Young Guns against Liverpool tonight: "Oh for heavens sake, let the kids play why wont you," she trumps.

It's a point well made, as for Arsenal fans the more exciting prospect of Carling Cup football is the chance of seeing the talented youth in a real pressure setting.

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As always, highlights are below and are also archived on the right sidebar. Don't forget to click on "see all videos" at the bottom of the widget for the rest of the highlights from this season and preseason.

Last week, following our last-minute capitulation to AZ Alkmaar, I wrote a post entitled, "Déj� Vu," which talked about how the result was reminiscent of all those draws, many nil-nil, from last season.

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Big guns go head to head in cup clash.

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Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski could make their first starts of the season.

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Arsene Wenger has come out to declare in public his confidence in the current crop of goalkeepers at his disposal. The Arsenal manager claims there is enough strength in the keepers on their books to help them battle for trophies and upset the football odds both domestically and in Europe. Click to continue reading...

So almost without us (or me, anyway) even realizing it, we appear to possibly have a goalkeeping controversy on our hands.

After Manuel Almunia went down a few games into the season with a "chest infection", and last season's number two, Lukasz Fabianski, was also out with a long term injury, we had to hand the gloves over to young Italian Vito Mannone.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners are not facing any problems with goalkeepers, denying that Manuel Almunia, Lukasz Fabianski and Vito Mannone are not good enough to defend the goal of an ambitious club ... Click to continue reading...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners are not facing any problems with goalkeepers, denying that Manuel Almunia, Lukasz Fabianski and Vito Mannone are not good enough to defend the goal of an ambitious club ...

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Arsenal's goalkeeper stocks have risen with the return from injury of both Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski.
First-choice shot-stopper Almunia has been out with a chest infection and is only rated a small chance to return against Birmingham City this weekend but Fabianski, who has not played yet this season, may be called on after recovering from knee surgery. Click to continue reading...

On the Thursday and Friday following an international break, the club generally goes into damage assessment mode. The question is never, "Is anyone hurt?" But, rather, "Who is hurt, and for how long?" Last month, I posted my recurring international break nightmare. It is also the time to forgot all the "Cesc-to-anywhere-but-Arsenal" stories, which for some reason continue to get Gooners all worked up.

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Wenger enters race to sign goalie, is Almunia's starting role in jeopardy?

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Arsenal and Manchester City have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
The 23-year-old shot-stopper has made 24 Serie A appearances for the Biancocelesti since arriving from Montevideo Wanderers in his native Uruguay in 2007.

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Italian gets his big chance.

Arsene Wenger has admitted that Vito Mannone will be under a lot of pressure when he makes his UEFA Champions League debut on Wednesday evening.

The 21-year-old goalkeeper has made just one appearance for the Gunners but is set to play from the start against Standard Liege in Belgium.

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Battle of Britain Part II

Arsenal will be without captain Cesc Fabregas through injury for Wednesday's Champions League second-leg clash with Celtic at Emirates Stadium.
Tomas Rosicky, Theo Walcott, Lukasz Fabianski, Samir Nasri and Johan Djourou are also all still missing.

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We would love to see this today

The Battle of Britain is on.

Celtic v Arsenal

UEFA Champions League, Celtic Park

Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 19:45

Heading into the match Wenger cautioned into reading too much into the Everton results:

"I said many times that I believe in the team but you cannot go to any conclusion after one game," said the Frenchman.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided a complete injury status on his players ahead of tomorrow's game.

The Frenchman told Arsenal TV Online how key players will be missing for the away game against Everton although new-signing Thomas Vermaelen should be fit to start.

He said:

We have some problems.

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Morning all. Let's get right to it then. Yesterday was the Champions League 3rd Round Qualifier draw. The general consensus was we wanted to avoid Atletico, Fiorentina, and Celtics. Well, two out of three's not bad, we drew Celtic. Seems to me that a lot of people are worrying when I don't really think they need to. Click to continue reading...

Gallery, Images, Photos & Pictures of Arsenal's Lukasz Fabianski 2009/2010 Season. Teams/Clubs: Arsenal Players/People: Lukasz Fabianski Events/Matches: Liverpool v Arsenal Barclays Premier League, 2009. Arsenal v Chelsea FA Cup, 2009. Click to continue reading...

Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski - who joined the Gunners from Legia Warsaw in 2007 - signed a new "long-term" contract with the club. Only 24, the Polish International may be the one to take over from 32-year Manuel Almunia in a couple of seasons time.

Coach Arsene Wenger told the club's official website:

I rate Lukasz highly and I am very pleased that he has committed his future to the club.

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As promised, here is the first installment of my player ratings for the season.
I think it's easiest to work through the team from the back, although no doubt I'll forget somebody and have to include them later.
The way I rate players comes from my childhood: growing up playing Championship Manager: you have to be dreadful to get below a 5, a 7 is a good game, an 8 is an excellent game, and to get a 9 one has to do all but everything perfectly - maybe one misplaced pass; a 10 represents pure perfection. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger spoke to Arsenal TV Online yesterday about injuries ahead of Sunday, saying youngster Vito Mannone may make his debut as both goalkeepers are out injured.

He said:

We have a problem with our goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, who has a problem with his knee.

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Lukasz Fabianski's career at Arsenal resembles a rollercoaster ride. After a horrible game against Chelsea came a very decent one against Liverpool. He wasn't criticized by the English press, which simply means that he's not to blame for any of the goals. Fabianski's last game as Gunners' nr 1 will probably be the one against Boro at the weekend.

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At the end of the Liverpool game on Tuesday night the cameras did their usual bit of following the players around. They focussed on Arshavin, rightly, but for a few moments they settled on Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.
As they made their way to salute the Arsenal fans at the end of the ground the look on the captain's face was one of frustration and unhappiness. Click to continue reading...

United have fixture adavantage, says Arsenal boss Wenger
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists fixture compilers have given Manchester United the edge ahead of the Champions League semi-final.

Arsenal face Liverpool at Anfield tonight before entertaining Middlesbrough on Sunday – just two days before the semi-final first leg against United at Old Trafford.

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Lukasz Fabianski's frailty in Chelsea loss a concern for Arsenal
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Arsenal must restore the shattered confidence of Lukasz Fabianski after his gift to Didier Drogba.

For a moment at least Arsène Wenger had no answer, no soothing words of reassurance.

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Arsenal face Liverpool at Anfield tomorrow night, following their FA Cup defeat at the hands of Chelsea on Saturday.

This is as good an opportunity as any for Liverpool to drop points, which would give United some welcome breathing room at the top. Whilst Steven Gerrard won't play, sadly neither will Robin van Persie or Emmanuel Adebayor.

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Not a good weekend for teams in red: Chelsea beat Arsenal, and Everton ended Man Utd's quintuple dream. Here's how I saw both semis:
Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal
Why didn't wise Prof. Wenger pick the in-form Alex Song, or play Andrey Arshavin from the start? Two questions which are vexing Gooners this morning. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea and Everton have advanced to the FA Cup finals in two very different games this weekend at Wembley Stadium. So what story lines have come from this weekend?1) The Media Fabrication of the 'Manchester United Quintuple' is Over. Let's look at reality here folks; no one in the English media gave a damn about the World Club Championship while it was taking place. Click to continue reading...

Match Reports

ESPNSoccernet: Poland international Lukasz Fabianski had a birthday to forget as his error gifted Chelsea a 2-1 victory in their FA Cup semi-final defeat of Arsenal at Wembley.

Sunday Express: DROGBA'S LATE GEM RUINS BRAVE ARSENAL'S CHALLENGE

Arseblog: There's only one way to deal with a result like that and it's to drink heavily.

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Wenger's criticism of the pitch might have merit. Yes, the Wembley stadium operators could care less as long as it holds the weight of 15,000 standing fans attending a concert by some aging rockers but it should not deflect from his puzzling selection choices.

The pitch was the same for both clubs.

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