Perhaps that should be, 2012 HAS to be different. More than some recent poor results, last night's 0-0 with Bolton felt like it signalled the death knell for our season.

I say this because for once we can't hide behind conceding fluke goals or wonder goals. I say this because despite keeping a clean sheet for the first time in what feels like eternity, we could not score at a ground where the likes of United and Chelsea scored five.

Perhaps that should be, 2012 HAS to be different. More than some recent poor results, last night's 0-0 with Bolton felt like it signalled the death knell for our season.

I say this because for once we can't hide behind conceding fluke goals or wonder goals. I say this because despite keeping a clean sheet for the first time in what feels like eternity, we could not score at a ground where the likes of United and Chelsea scored five.

It seems that things are looking a bit brighter for Arsene Wenger with news that a few Arsenal players are back in contention after recovering from injury. Kieran Gibbs is not back yet, but Wenger is very happy to know that Bacary Sagna's return will mean that the Gunners have at least one true full-back [.

It was always on the cards that Arsenal would suffer an injury to one of their centre-backs as all four have to play in every game to cover for the four injured full-backs, and it finally happened yesterday when Thomas Vermaelen suffered a calf strain during yesterday's win over Queens Park Rangers. Arsene Wenger admitted [.

The Gunners defender Thomas Vermaelen is feeling pretty good after his return from long term injury, and he thinks that the Arsenal team has now fully regained their confidence and self belief. He said: "If you are winning games then you are in the mood, you are positive and your confidence just goes up.

Although Arsene Wenger played a second string team in last night's 3-1 defeat at Olympiakos, Arsenal still managed to sustain an injury to one of their first-team players. Lukas Fabianski was taken off with a cut during the first half, but the only remaining left-back at Arsenal, Andre Santos, was taken off with an ankle [.

Arsene Wenger is adamant that the other Arsenal strikers will end up scoring goals, whether Robin Van Persie carries on his phenomenal form or not, although at the moment it seems that the Dutchman is the only one that is winning games for the Gunners this season. "At the moment I can't deny that we [.

Norwich 1-2 Arsenal

Another game, another win. I've not dusted that little phrase down for a while now but it looks nice in print (and in pixels). Since losing at our lovely neighbours on October 2nd, we have registered seven wins and one draw in eight games fine form indeed.

Robin Van Persie grabbed all the headlines after his two goals gave the Arsenal a 2-1 win at Norwich and rightly so. Arsene Wenger also managed to garner quite a few column inches in the wake of the Premier League victory after his interview with L'Equipe in which he was less than convincing when it came to affirming his Arsenal future.

The holding midfield role at Arsenal is one performed admirably by Alex Song each week, with Emmanuel Frimpong and Francis Coquelin ready to play there too. The aforementioned reserve duo – the latter in particular may be growing frustrated at the lack of first team action and at least one of the two could [.

After Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Marseille at the Emirates this week, many fans and pundits questioned whether Arsenal are a "one-man team" and can't get goals in Robin Van Persie isn't playing. But Thomas Vermaelen, who kept a tight defence on his return to the team, believes that Arsenal have more than enough firepower if [.

When Mertesacker first arrived at Arsenal, the first thought for Gooners and football fans in general was the mouth-watering combination of the German and Vermaelen, together in one line-up. Two such experienced leaders – and among the best defenders in their respective leagues – playing as one central-defensive partnership was a pleasing prospect.

Arsenal 0-0 Marseille

Goonerholic summed up last night perfectly in his blog title it was a classic case of ‘After the Lord Mayor's Show'.

Fed on helter-skelter excitement, chaotic defending and a Gatling-gun of goals on Saturday, last night we were bumped back down to earth with a performance that if you were being generous was defensively sound, and if you were being less generous, as dull as ditchwater.

Whether he is the best left-back at Arsenal or not, Andre Santos has given Gooners some moments of brilliance, such as his smooth strike at Stamford Bridge at the weekend and his similarly well-taken goal against Olympiacos. Unfortunately, though, he hasn't yet provided a flawless game for the Gunners and his last game against the [.

After that emphatic win away at Chelsea,we are oozing confidence at the moment. As Theo rightfuly said, I believe we can beat any team if we continue this recent run of form. With games against West Brom and Fulham coming up, I dont see it ending anytime soon. The game against Chelsea also saw the [.

It is a situation that is both welcome and uncommon at Arsenal – one area of the squad is nearing full fitness. Whilst Mertesacker, Koscielny, Djourou and Squillaci are ready to play, Vermaelen is looking like a contender to be fit for the Chelsea game whilst Gibbs is days away from a return. Whilst Sagna [.

Arsène Wenger has conceded that neither Carl Jenkinson nor Kieran Gibbs will have recovered from their stomach and knee strains respectively in time to face Chelsea this weekend. Whilst the former's absence is frustrating for Wenger – with Djourou having to replace him – Santos is seen as a ready replacement for Gibbs.

Thomas Vermaelen played 84 minutes of Arsenal's win over Bolton last night, and only came off because just before the end because he felt that he had a slight calf strain. He thinks that he doesn't need to be molly-coddled and eased back into the Arsenal first team, and thinks that players that think they [.

Arsene Wenger returned to his old policy of playing with a very young team for the Carling Cup matches last night when Bolton visited the Emirates, and they put in an excellent performances. Admittedly they were aided by some experienced fringe first-team players like Benayoun, Ju-Young Park, Andrei Arshavin and captain Thomas Vermaelen, but it [.

Although nothing can be guaranteed, Thomas Vermaelen's return to the Arsenal squad is looking to be in around a fortnight's time, with Wenger saying "He will be back in full training on Friday. It is 10 days to two weeks for him". At the beginning of the season, the Belgian was seen as the perfect [.

Arsene Wenger thinks that the fact that Thomas Vermaelen has bucked the trend of Arsenal players wishing to leave the club and has committed himself to a new contract is proof that things aren't all doom and gloom at the Emirates. The Frenchman is very pleased with the attitude in the dressing room at the [.

Thomas Vermaelen has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal believed to be four years. It is brilliant news for all Gooners after so much talk of players wanting to leave in the summer and the eventual departure of both Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.

TV5, who is said to be close to full fitness said: "I am really happy to have signed a new contract with Arsenal.

The Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has made it clear that he will not make any decisions about his future at the Emirates until next summer, but he is not the only one approaching the dreaded 12 month mark in their contracts. Today it has been revealed that Ivan Gazidis has instructed his executive Richard [.

Oh no, hang on a minute, Arsenal still have Per Mertesacker! He could end up being an inspired signing for Arsene Wenger as he is the only established centre-back that Asenal have available for tonights game against Olympiakos. We all know that Thomas Vermaelen is still out and may be for some time after his [.

Hammer blow, Devastating injury blow, Major blow. Just three ways to cook the same story, namely Vermaelen's latest crock. It's an injury that has rocked us, added to our woes and amounts to nothing less than a KO. Well, so we're told. Maybe it's not that bad though? He's off school for another month, and should be back in six weeks.

Hammer blow, Devastating injury blow, Major blow. Just three ways to cook the same story, namely Vermaelen's latest crock. It's an injury that has rocked us, added to our woes and amounts to nothing less than a KO. Well, so we're told. Maybe it's not that bad though? He's off school for another month, and should be back in six weeks.

One of the criticisms of Arsenal in recent seasons is that they do not have enough leaders on the pitch. But after the transfer dealings this summer you could wonder if the Gunners now have too many potential leaders on the pitch. Van Persie is of course the Arsenal captain at the moment, although he [.

Wenger has more injury headaches to deal with before the big game against Manchester United this Sunday. Wenger already has to deal with the suspensions of Alex Song, Frimpong and Gervinho. While Abou Diaby and Wilshere will miss the game due to injuries. It is now being reported by the Guardian that Thomas Vermaelen is [.

Tears of joy from the masses

It's easy to predict Liverpool running all over Arsenal, what with all the Reds' new signings and the Gunners' injuries, suspensions, and defections. Both teams will be cautious as they try to gel and avoid slipping further behind Manchester Red and Manchester Blue.

Arsene Wenger may have promised the Arsenal fans a new defender this summer (after Carl Jenkinson's arrival I might add), but it seems that the return of Thomas Vermaelen (and maybe the departure of Gael Clichy!) is enough for Wenger to believe that the defence has been improved enough. Wenger hasn't seemed such a happy [.

Arsene Wenger has renewed his interest in Gary Cahill after Thomas Vermaelen was injured in the defeat to Benfica. That's according to the Mail, which reports that chief scout Steve Rowley went to the Reebok Stadium on Friday to assess Cahill in Bolton's 1-0 defeat by Levante. The paper says it is a "clear indication" the club are ready to ramp up their interest.

Arsene Wenger has renewed his interest in Gary Cahill after Thomas Vermaelen was injured in the defeat to Benfica. That's according to the Mail, which reports that chief scout Steve Rowley went to the Reebok Stadium on Friday to assess Cahill in Bolton's 1-0 defeat by Levante. The paper says it is a "clear indication" the club are ready to ramp up their interest.

Arsene Wenger was hoping for a good test for his Arsenal team this week as it was the last warm-up before the beginning of the Premiership and he put out the strongest team available to him, but not ony did it end in defeat, the Gunners also sustained a few injuries. Walcott, Wilshere, Diaby, Nasri, [.

The Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen missed nearly the whole of last season through injury, and the Arsenal fans have been pestering Arsene Wenger to bring in either Christopher Samba or Gary Cahill to add some height and strength to the Arsenal back line. But Vermaelen is not worried about losing his place in the Gunners [.

After Gael Clichy forced his move to Man City by refusing to sign a new contract at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger said that he wouldn't be buying a replacement as he wanted to promote Kieran Gibbs to the first team. But today he has also said that Thomas Vermaelen and Armand Traore will also be in [...]

There have been very few good things said about the design of the 125th anniversay away kit (Out today!) but there are some good recycling messages in what is probably the green-est football kit in the world! As its supposed to represent 125 years of Arsenal football club, even the badge is recycled from old [.

There have been very few good things said about the design of the 125th anniversay away kit (Out today!) but there are some good recycling messages in what is probably the green-est football kit in the world! As its supposed to represent 125 years of Arsenal football club, even the badge is recycled from old [.

Whether Cesc stays or go, Wenger needs to re-examine as to who his captain should be next season.

The appointment of Cesc as with henry was on the basis that they were best players, so in trying to keep them longer they were given the captain's armband. Much in the way that the best player in the playground is made captain so was Cesc.

It is being reported this morning that Roma are now leading the race to sign Gael Clichy, easily beating the paltry £5m offered by Liverpool. Arsene Wenger would much rather that Clichy went abroad to play rather than strengthen one of Arsenal's Premiership rivals so Roma is much more attractive, although Clichy himself is not [.

What do you do when the entire world is either-

a) Giving BJ's to Barcelona (deserved BJ's they may be) or

b) Patting Man United sympathetically on the back and saying ‘there's no shame in getting dry-humped by Barcelona, it's only shameful in Arsenal's case'

Well, to escape from all the Barcaness and Unitedness of it all, I find no other choice than to critically analyse the making of the promotional trailer for Arsenal's Asia Tour.