Jim van Wijk

Van Persie's Double Joy At Third-Place Finish

Van Persie's Double Joy At Third-Place Finish

Robin van Persie has underlined the importance of Arsenal securing Champions League football again and also to finish above north London rivals Tottenham. 15 May 2012
Holt Hoping for England Nod

Holt Hoping for England Nod

Norwich captain Grant Holt feels there will be "something wrong" if he has not given himself a chance of an England call-up with 15 Barclays Premier League goals. 15 May 2012
Norwich 'Will Do Everything' to Keep Lambert

Norwich 'Will Do Everything' to Keep Lambert

Norwich chief executive David McNally insists the club will fight to keep manager Paul Lambert and are focused on building for next season. 15 May 2012
'Strange' Season Baffles Wenger

'Strange' Season Baffles Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes this has been the "strangest" season of his 16 years in English football. 13 May 2012
Wenger: We Would Deserve Third

Wenger: We Would Deserve Third

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels third place in the Barclays Premier League would be just reward for his squad's strength. 12 May 2012
No Excuses From Arsenal

No Excuses From Arsenal

Arsene Wenger does not expect Arsenal to be looking for any excuses when they aim to deliver Champions League football with victory at West Brom on Sunday. 11 May 2012
Wenger: We Can't Rely on Van Persie

Wenger: We Can't Rely on Van Persie

Arsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal squad to stand up and be counted on the final day of the season and not just rely on Robin van Persie firing them into the Champions League. 7 May 2012
Wenger Unhappy As Arsenal Pay The Penalty

Wenger Unhappy As Arsenal Pay The Penalty

Arsene Wenger lamented the lack of penalties awarded to his side at the Emirates Stadium this season after referee Anthony Taylor rejected a strong spot-kick appeal late on in their 3-3 draw with Norwich. 6 May 2012
Gunners Show Intent to Keep Van Persie

Gunners Show Intent to Keep Van Persie

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have signalled their intent to skipper Robin van Persie they are serious about challenging for trophies next season with the signing of Lukas Podolski. 5 May 2012
Gunners Must Bounce Back Quickly - Djourou

Gunners Must Bounce Back Quickly - Djourou

Johan Djourou has warned Arsenal they must "show up" when Chelsea come to Emirates Stadium on Saturday to avoid a second successive home defeat. 18 Apr 2012
Vermaelen: Gunners Not Concerned By Title Race

Vermaelen: Gunners Not Concerned By Title Race

Thomas Vermaelen insists Arsenal will not be bothered whether they have inflicted a fatal blow to Manchester City's Barclays Premier League title hopes as the Gunners focus on their own battles at the top of the table. 10 Apr 2012
Wenger Misses The Mind Games Of A Title Race

Wenger Misses The Mind Games Of A Title Race

Arsene Wenger is not sure whether mind games seep through to the dressing room - but the Arsenal manager admits he would 'love it' to be involved with all the banter again as the championship race closes in. 8 Apr 2012
United On The Money For Wenger

United On The Money For Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Manchester United continue to stay one step ahead in the Barclays Premier League title race because they have men who can deliver when the season's decisive moments enter "money time". 7 Apr 2012
Wenger: City Match Won't Decide Title

Wenger: City Match Won't Decide Title

Arsene Wenger says the title race will not be over should Arsenal beat Manchester City on Sunday - but wants his men to focus 100% on delivering the right performance. 7 Apr 2012
Wenger Staying Grounded

Wenger Staying Grounded

Arsene Wenger is not about to make any bold predictions over what the future holds for Arsenal, despite the Gunners romping to a seventh straight Barclays Premier League win. 26 Mar 2012
Wenger Hails Dynamic Victory

Wenger Hails Dynamic Victory

Arsene Wenger hailed a "dynamic performance" after Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Aston Villa which saw them strengthen their grip on third place in the Barclays Premier League. 25 Mar 2012
Muamba Improvement Lifts Mood At Spurs

Muamba Improvement Lifts Mood At Spurs

Harry Redknapp revealed his Tottenham players were staying positive following the trauma of Fabrice Muamba's cardiac arrest as they look to "get back on the bike" and return to action in the Barclays Premier League against Stoke tomorrow night. 21 Mar 2012
Wenger Warns Against Complacency

Wenger Warns Against Complacency

ARSENE Wenger insists there is no danger of complacency as Arsenal look to finish a difficult campaign by securing a top four place in the Barclays Premier League. 12 Mar 2012
Fourth Team Have Tough Euro Assignment - Wenger

Fourth Team Have Tough Euro Assignment - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned securing fourth place in the Barclays Premier League would still leave any team plenty of work to be done before thoughts could turn to another season of top-flight European football. 11 Mar 2012
Van Persie Going Nowhere, Says Wenger

Van Persie Going Nowhere, Says Wenger

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal will not be selling captain Robin van Persie to Manchester City - and expects the Dutch striker to stay on to lead the Gunners to success. 10 Mar 2012
No Agreement On Podolski - Wenger

No Agreement On Podolski - Wenger

Arsene Wenger maintains there is not yet any agreement in place to secure the arrival of German striker Lukas Podolski, which is expected to be confirmed before the end of the season. 10 Mar 2012