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Wilshere was not included in the squad for the England friendlies next week despite Wenger stating that he believes the midfielder is ready to get back into the international fold.

Arsene Wenger happy with his selection policy after Arsenal's second-string stutter during dull Europa League draw against Red Star Belgrade.

Cologne's win over BATE Borisov means Arsenal book their place in the last 32 with two matches to spare, despite being held to a goalless draw by Red Star Belgrade.

Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye says he will not feel under pressure to impress any Chelsea scouts during Thursday's Europa League clash with Arsenal.

The Gunners will play their fourth group game of the campaign against Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League, having won all three games thus far.

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez watched CSKA starlet Aleksandr Golovin in action during Basel's 2-1 defeat to CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night.

Thomas Lemar had attracted interest from Arsenal and Liverpool in the summer transfer window, with both clubs making an approach for the Frenchman.

Arsene Wenger suggests the Gunners will not make a move to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco during the January transfer window.

Teenage Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson has revealed how he spent a month with Tottenham before eventually joining the Gunners' academy as a child.

Arsene Wenger says Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud will continue as his front three when Arsenal host Red Star Belgrade on Thursday.

Kolasinac suffered an injury in Arsenal's win over Swansea City but Arsene Wenger is hopeful the full-back will be ready for Manchester City on Sunday.

Antonin Barak has only been with Udinese for a matter of months but already he is eyeing a move to either Barcelona or Arsenal.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has yet to return to training and was omitted from the squad that travelled to Naples on Tuesday.

Giroud was close to joining Everton in the summer transfer window but eventually decided to remain at Arsenal.

Liverpool identified Sanchez as a replacement for Luis Suarez in the summer of 2014, but the Chile international opted to sign for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger says forgotten defender Mathieu Debuchy has impressed him as a centre-half, suggesting the Frenchman could have a future in that position at Arsenal.

Sanchez, 28, came close to joining City during the summer transfer window, but the move broke down on deadline day.

Arsenal will begin talks with 18-year-old Eddie Nketiah over a new contract after his Carabao Cup heroics against Norwich City last week.

The Citizens have been in brilliant form this season, winning nine of the 10 games thus far, while drawing the other.

Nketiah proved his worth coming on as a second half substitute, scoring two goals against Norwich City to lead the north London club to the fifth round of the Carabao Cup.

Manchester City were expected to move for Alexis Sanchez in the January transfer window. However, they will now look to sign the Arsenal forward on a free transfer in the summer.

Arsenal left-back Sead Kolasinac suffered a recurrence of a hip injury during the Gunners' 2-1 victory over Swansea City on Saturday (28 October).

Sead Kolasinac and Aaron Ramsey both score as Arsenal recover from a first-half deficit to beat Paul Clement's Swansea at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners last won the title in 2003-04 when they went the entire season unbeaten but recent years have seen the competition pass Wenger by.

Arsene Wenger has previously admitted Arsenal could sell Sanchez in January, instead of losing him for free in the summer.

Stuttgart midfielder Berkay Ozcan has claimed that Arsenal have been closely following him for the last two years.

Walcott has seen just 47 minutes of Premier League action this season and is far down the pecking order in north London.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich have approached Jose Arnaiz's agent to sound out his contract situation at Barcelona.

Swansea City will be without four players for the Premier League trip to Arsenal with Wilfried Bony and Renato Sanches still out with muscle injuries.

Nketiah, 18, spared the Gunners' blushes by coming of the bench to net a brace in their 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Norwich in midweek.