Cesc out, Arshavin faces Toffees

Arsenal will again be without captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) at home to Everton on Saturday, but Andrey Arshavin is available.
Denilson has recovered from a back problem and is expected to stand in for Alex Song, who is at the African Nations Cup with Cameroon, but Jack Wilshere (hamstring) is not fit.

Full Arsenal injury list update – Denilson, Arshavin and Rosicky return, and Cesc, Bendtner and Clichy are close

Arsenal’s injury list is still a mile long, but Arsene Wenger is cheered by the news that Thomas Rosicky has been passed “completely fit” after a scan, and will be able to rejoin the squad to face Everton.
He says that captain Cesc Fabregas and Gael Clichy are not too far from fitness, but he prefers to wait for the results of tests on Nicklas Bendtner today before making any announcement. The player himself thinks he will be ready for next weeks game against Bolton.

Arsenal in hunt for Lacina Traore, dubbed 'the new Emmanuel Adabayor'

The 19-year-old centre-forward, valued at £3.5 million, currently plays for Romanian side FC Cluj and has been labelled 'the new Emmanuel Adebayor'.

At 6ft 6in he certainly strikes an imposing figure and, having been told of Arsenal's interest, the Express reports Traore would welcome a move to the Premier League.

Arsene Wenger ready to “break rule” to give William Gallas new contract

Arsene Wenger revealed he may be ready to go against the club’s famous “Over-30″ rule in order to secure the services of veteran defender William Gallas.
With Arsenal never giving more than one year to over-30 players, the Frenchman believes that since Gallas is a defender, he may be offered more in order to stay.

Rosicky signs new deal

Interesting news earlier this week that Arsenal have signed Tomas Rosicky to a new deal. Rosicky is the 15th Arsenal player to sign a new deal with the club since May 2009. So while we get annoyed that Wenger has not added any new players to the squad, he has very quietly tied up most of his squad on new long-term deals.
I like the Rosicky deal, as when he is fit he is a good player. The problem is keeping him fit. Since joining Arsenal in 2006, he has made only 76 appearances, or about 25 games a season.
Would you have resigned Rosicky is you were Wenger?

Atletico admit Merida interest

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has added fuel to the reports linking Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida with a return to Spain after admitting he is interested in signing the player.
Merida, 19, has so far refused to sign an extension to a contract which expires this summer, giving boss Arsene Wenger concern that he may leave in order to find first-team football.

Arsenal transfer rumours Dec 8th, Higuain, Zarate, Victor Moses and Sol Campbell

As the transfer window progresses, the Arsenal transfer gossip in the papers is becoming more and more outlandish! Absolutely every single paper is spouting the rumour that Arsenal are considering a swap with Real Madrid involving Cesc Fabregas and Gonzalo Higuain.

Patrick Vieira completes his move to Manchester City

Manchester City have completed the signing of France midfielder Patrick Vieira from Inter Milan.

The 33-year-old passed a medical on Thursday and has signed a six-month contract at Eastlands with the option of a further year.

Vieira becomes Mancini's first signing since he became City boss in December.

Arsenal v Bolton - MATCH POSTPONED

Despite making every effort to stage tonight's match against Bolton Wanderers, the sudden and unpredicted adverse change in weather conditions in the Highbury area has left us no choice but to postpone the fixture.
We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and wish to state that this decision was not made lightly and supporters' safety and travel arrangements were major factors in our thinking.

The Club will announce the revised date for this match in due course and all tickets currently held will be valid for the rearranged fixture.

Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal hit their straps as Manchester United and Chelsea run lame

Everyone laughed at Arsène Wenger when he said Chelsea would falter after Didier Drogba sacked the Emirates. Beat Bolton tonight and Arsenal’s young colts are the form nag in what has become a three horse race for the Premier League title, says the Bung..

Arsenal v Bolton

The weather outside is frightful, watching Arsenal is so delightful … Heavy snow may have shut down half of London today, but for Arsenal it’s work as usual and time to switch on, as they entertain Bolton at the Emirates this evening.

Gunners considering Gallas deal

Arsene Wenger could be ready to offer veteran defender William Gallas a new deal at Arsenal.

The centre-back, signed from Chelsea during August 2006, is out of contract at the end of the season.

Wenger usually does not offer extended terms to older players, but could be ready to amend that policy for Gallas, who turns 33 in August.