Arsene Wenger

Wenger eyes Demba Ba as van Persie replacement

The in-form Newcastle striker is reportedly on the Arsenal manager's radar ever since Robin van Persie's departure to Manchester United. ...

Norwich stun Arsenal 1-0 to register their first win

Norwich: Arsenal fell to a surprise 1-0 loss at Norwich on Saturday as the hosts picked up their first Premier League win of the season. Arsene Wenger's team now trails leaders Chelsea by 10 points, after Norwich captain Grant Holt capitalized on goalkeeper Vito Mannone's error in the 19th minute. Mannone spilled a long-range shot by Alex Tettey and Holt was first to the loose ball to score for the...

Racism not all about black and white, says Arsene Wenger

London: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said English soccer's campaign against racism should be widened to include other insults. Reacting to questions in the light of John Terry's four-match ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand and the ugly events during and after England's under-21 match in Serbia on Tuesday, Wenger said skin colour was not the only issue. "It is not only racism, black and white, it is against all kinds...

Arsenal's Alex Song set to join Barcelona

London: Arsenal midfielder Alex Song is reportedly on the verge of joining Spanish giants Barcelona. The 24-year-old will not feature in Saturday's opening Premier League match against Sunderland. The Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is all set to bring Real Madrid's Nuri Sahin as a replacement for Song. Asked about Song's possible exit and new players being signed, Wenger said Friday "both can happen". Wenger said "this decision [on Song] is...

Arsenal had no choice but to sell RVP: Wenger

London: Striker Robin Van Persie wanted to leave Arsenal and left the club with no choice but to sell him, manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday after the Dutch international joined Manchester United. Last season's Premier League top scorer signed a four-year deal at Old Trafford, ending an eight-year stay with Arsenal for whom he scored 132 goals in 278 appearances. "We regret that we have lost a great player...