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Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal man ready to battle team-mate for starting spot next season

Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski feels he has shown more than enough quality to challenge fellow Pole Wojciech Szczesny for the number one jersey next season.

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Emmanuel Frimpong, Fulham. Photo: Joe Giddens/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal midfielder undergoes surgery after Fulham loan

Emmanuel Frimpong has undergone knee surgery and will not be able to train for two months.

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Montenegro's Stevan Jovetic in action against England. Photo: EMPICS Sport

Jovetic responds to links with Arsenal, Man City and Juventus

Transfer news: Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic insists he is not thinking about transfer speculation linking him with Arsenal, Manchester City and Juventus.

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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere. Photo: Stephen Pond/EMPICS

Arsenal man explains why Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea and Spurs clashes are key

Jack Wilshere has warned Arsenal that they must improve their record against the Premier League’s big teams if they are to compete for the title next season.

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Asmir Begovic, Stoke City goalkeeper. Photo: Barrington Coombs/PA

Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd target expecting offers

Transfer news: In-demand Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic says he is yet to receive any concrete offers but has hinted that he is expecting activity over the summer.

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Borussia Dortmund's Mario Gotze. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS

Champions League Final: Gotze ruled out for Dortmund

One-time Arsenal target Mario Gotze will miss the Champions League final for Borussia Dortmund against Bayern Munich at Wembley on Saturday.

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Jordan Wynter in action for Arsenal. Photo: Joe Giddens/EMPICS

Wynter gives Arsenal cold shoulder to join Bristol City

Transfer news: Arsenal youngster Jordan Wynter has signed for Bristol City in a two-year deal despite being offered the chance to stay at the north London club.

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Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny (right) celebrates his crucial winning goal at St James' Park.

Arsenal season review: Hope for the future as Gunners get back to basics

Jem Maidment reflects on Arsenal’s campaign after Arsene Wenger’s side rediscovered their steel to confound Tottenham’s head coach Andre Villas-Boas.

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Gareth Bale performed heroics against Sunderland, scoring a late winner, but his efforts were not enough to secure a place in the Champions League.

Arsenal star does not see Spurs ace moving to Real Madrid or Barcelona

Arsenal full back Nacho Monreal does not see Gareth Bale going to Barcelona or Real Madrid, because Tottenham will do everything to keep him.

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Nacho Monreal, Arsenal. Photo: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

Arsenal star gives his verdict on probable Manchester City boss and Wenger

Arsenal’s Nacho Monreal has described potential new Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini as ‘the best [coach] he’s ever known’.

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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere. Photo: Stephen Pond/EMPICS

Arsenal star insists he will be even better next season

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere believes that he will return next season a better player.

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Arsenal's Olivier Giroud. Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA

Arsenal ace wants improved Champions League run next season

Olivier Giroud wants Arsenal to kick on in the Champions League after securing qualification for a 16th successive season.

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Arsene Wenger celebrates victory at Newcastle. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA

Poll: Who is Arsenal’s player of the season?

Arsenal picked up a Champions League spot for the 16th consecutive year after a last day win over Newcastle.

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Marouane Chamakh

Arsenal’s forgotten man offered exit after West Ham nightmare

Bordeaux are looking to sign Arsenal outcast Marouane Chamakh, who endured a torrid time on loan at West Ham this season.

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Montenegro's Stevan Jovetic in action against England. Photo: EMPICS Sport

Arsenal option ‘does not exist’ for Juventus and Man City target, director insists

Fiorentina director Daniele Pradè insists there has been no contact from Arsenal over striker Stevan Jovetic.

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Theo Walcott celebrates with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA

Arsenal star does not expect difficulty in qualifying for World Cup

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott believes that England should qualify for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

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Arsenal's Lukas Podolski (left) celebrates with Per Mertesacker after opening the scoring in the victory over Wigan at the Emirates. Photo: Nigel French/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal star fails to completely rubbish exit talk

German forward Lukas Podolski has been linked with a switch to Juventus after being the most substituted of Arsenal’s attackers this season.

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Jack Wilshere, Arsenal. Photo: Sean Dempsey/PA

Arsenal ace: Champions League football bodes well for England

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere feels being able to take on the best in Europe in the Champions League will only bode well for his England hopes.

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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere. Photo: Stephen Pond/EMPICS

Arsenal star hopes latest operation will confine injuries to the past

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere hopes the latest operation on his troublesome ankle will prove the last as he looks to recover full fitness for both club and country next season.

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Auxerre's Yaya Sanogo. Photo: Neal Simpson/EMPICS

Forward confirms he is close to joining Arsenal

Yaya Sanogo has revealed that he is set to sign for Arsenal for next season.

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Romford Pictures: Doggies delight at the St Francis Hospice Woofs and Wellies walk in Hainault Forest

It was a happy tail for hundreds of canines and their owners who raised thousands in a sponsored dog walk for St Francis Hospice.

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Havering Classic Car Club. Hillman Minx.

Club News: Havering Classic Car Club

The club was started in April 2012. I wrote an article in the monthly Hornchurch Resident Association Magazine (Focus), asking owners of classic car to come forward.

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Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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