Jim van Wijk

Wenger Frustrated At Extra Fixture

Wenger Frustrated At Extra Fixture

Arsene Wenger accepts Arsenal could have done with a "little breather" rather than tackle Leyton Orient in a FA Cup fifth-round replay, but maintains the Gunners can sustain their assault on four fronts. 21 Feb 2011
Wenger Concedes Cup Frustration

Wenger Concedes Cup Frustration

ARSENE Wenger admitted a sense of frustration that Arsenal failed to kill off Leyton Orient as the npower League One side forced an FA Cup fifth-round replay after snatching a late 1-1 draw at Brisbane Road. 21 Feb 2011
FA OK On Wilshere Tweets

FA OK On Wilshere Tweets

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will not face any disciplinary action from the Football Association over his Twitter comments criticising referee Phil Dowd after Saturday's 4-4 draw at Newcastle. 8 Feb 2011
Carlo: Give Torres Time

Carlo: Give Torres Time

Carlo Ancelotti maintains it is only a matter of time before Chelsea see the best of £50million striker Fernando Torres - and vowed the champions are not about to give up on the title race. 7 Feb 2011
Ancelotti Defends Torres Debut

Ancelotti Defends Torres Debut

CARLO Ancelotti claimed Fernando Torres "did a good job" despite a disappointing debut from the £50million striker as Chelsea lost 1-0 to Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. 7 Feb 2011
Wenger Hails 'Leader' Fabregas

Wenger Hails 'Leader' Fabregas

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has defended captain Cesc Fabregas as a "fantastic leader" and is convinced the Spain international can drive the Gunners on to success. 4 Feb 2011
Wenger Stands By Under-Fire Skipper

Wenger Stands By Under-Fire Skipper

Arsene Wenger is in no doubt Cesc Fabregas has the strength of character to beat what the Arsenal manager believes is a witch hunt against his captain. 4 Feb 2011
Grant: Blackpool Rock!

Grant: Blackpool Rock!

Avram Grant is in no doubt Blackpool are "the team of the season" - but has challenged West Ham to show their own top-flight qualities and secure a crucial victory in the battle for survival. 3 Feb 2011
Keane Relishing West Ham Opportunity

Keane Relishing West Ham Opportunity

Robbie Keane maintains he has "nothing to lose" as the Republic of Ireland striker looks to fire West Ham out of the relegation zone - starting at Blackpool tomorrow night. 2 Feb 2011
Keane Has Quality to Help Us - Grant

Keane Has Quality to Help Us - Grant

Avram Grant hopes Robbie Keane can have the same impact on West Ham's fight for Barclays Premier League survival as Carlos Tevez did three seasons ago. 2 Feb 2011
Wenger: Blues Are Back In Business

Wenger: Blues Are Back In Business

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the transfer deadline day signings of Fernando Torres and David Luiz show Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich means business again - and expects the Blues to spend big once more in the summer. 2 Feb 2011
Nasri Gamble Backfires for Gunners

Nasri Gamble Backfires for Gunners

ARSENE Wenger admits Samir Nasri is now a major doubt for their Champions League clash against Barcelona after his gamble "backfired" when the influential midfielder picked up a hamstring injury in today's 2-1 FA Cup fourth round win over npower League One Huddersfield at Emirates Stadium. 31 Jan 2011
Wenger Defends Out-of-Sorts Arshavin

Wenger Defends Out-of-Sorts Arshavin

Arsene Wenger is not concerned about Andrey Arshavin's form, even if the Russian is. 29 Jan 2011
Wilshere: We're Hungry for Silverware

Wilshere: We're Hungry for Silverware

Jack Wilshere is in no doubt if Arsenal can go on to win the Carling Cup at Wembley next month then more silverware is sure to follow. 27 Jan 2011
Wenger Sees Carling Cup As Stepping Stone

Wenger Sees Carling Cup As Stepping Stone

Arsene Wenger hopes victory in the Carling Cup final could provide the springboard for bigger success for his young Arsenal side this season. 26 Jan 2011
Fabregas: I Don't Dive

Fabregas: I Don't Dive

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has hit back at claims from Wigan manager Roberto Martinez that he "knows how to buy decisions off referees" by insisting: "I am not the kind of guy that dives." 26 Jan 2011
Wenger - Seize the Moment

Wenger - Seize the Moment

Arsene Wenger has called for his young Arsenal side to "live for the moment" and produce the required performance to beat Ipswich tomorrow night rather than dreaming of lifting the Carling Cup final at Wembley. 25 Jan 2011
Rejuvenated Van Persie 'Vital' - Wenger

Rejuvenated Van Persie 'Vital' - Wenger

ARSENE Wenger believes a revitalised Robin van Persie can help fire Arsenal's Barclays Premier League title challenge after watching the Dutchman net his first hat-trick as 10-man Wigan were beaten 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. 24 Jan 2011
Wenger Hails 'Calm' Gunners

Wenger Hails 'Calm' Gunners

ARSENE Wenger feels Arsenal are starting to show the calmness of champions after finally breaking the resistance of Wigan at the Emirates Stadium to keep up their Barclays Premier League title challenge. 24 Jan 2011
Wenger Salutes Dominant Gunners

Wenger Salutes Dominant Gunners

Arsene Wenger felt Arsenal delivered an "outstanding" performance after Robin van Persie smashed a hat-trick in the 3-0 win over 10-man Wigan at Emirates Stadium - and maintained there was still more to come. 23 Jan 2011
Wenger: Gunners Going Four It

Wenger: Gunners Going Four It

Arsene Wenger has warned that his Arsenal players fully intend to "go for it" as they target an unprecedented quadruple. 22 Jan 2011