IT TAKES more than a few missed chances to get Mr Confident down. Nicklas Bendtner spurned a glut of gilt-edged opportunities against Burnley s porous defence last Saturday – a worrying profligacy that would have more harshly punished by better teams th... » MORE

ARSENE Wenger says his side must continue to improve and eradicate any weak moments after seeing them dismantle Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday night, writes Jem Maidment. The Gunners secured a place in the last eight for the third successive y... » MORE

2000: PSV Eindhoven said they were growing tired at waiting for Arsenal to make a bid for their £20m-rated striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. Harry van Raaig, PSV s chairman, said: We cannot wait much longer. They have another four weeks. If they don t make t... » MORE

This week in….1991 The FA confirmed Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Spurs would be played at Wembley – the first time the national stadium had ever hosted a semi final. We saw no merit in sending people up the motorway again when Wembley could stage the even... » MORE

This week in…1986 Tony Woodcock scored a controversial winner as Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 at Highbury in front of 31,240. The England striker appeared to handle the ball before firing past Phil Parkes and afterwards he admitted: It did touch my hand,... » MORE

Aaron Ramsey s shocking leg break at Stoke last Saturday evening brought back some unwelcome memories for Arsenal legend Don Howe. It was 44 years ago tomorrow – March 5, 1966 – when the blond-haired fullback flew into a tackle with Blackpool goalkeeper T... » MORE

ARSENAL fans plan to unfurl a large banner in support of Aaron Ramsey at Saturday's home game with Burnley, writes Jem Maidment. Supporters group REDAction ordered the 18ft by 15ft tribute after the Wales international midfielder suffered his double leg... » MORE

This week in….2003 Paddy Power, the Irish bookmakers, declared Arsenal as Premiership champions. They confirmed they would pay out on all bets on Arsene Wenger s team. We are taking a risk here, but this is what betting should all be about, a spokesman... » MORE

This week in…1995 David Seaman broke a rib for the third time in 10 months and was forced to watch as Arsenal slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to West Ham. It is a severe blow, but we are going to take it day by day with him. There is no cure, only rest, sa... » MORE

This week in…1988 Kerry Dixon confirmed he would stay at Chelsea after a move to Arsenal fell through at the 11th hour. West Ham wanted to take him to East London but he rejected their approach to set up a move to Highbury – before Chelsea chairman Ken Ba... » MORE

Arsenal lead the FA Premier Academy League by 11 points following their 3-2 win over Fulham last weekend. Chuks Aneke scored twice inside the opening 20 minutes - sandwiching Matthew Reece s equaliser for the Cottagers - and the Gunners added a third two... » MORE

Cesc Fabregas has tipped Arsenal to overcome a 2-1 deficit to Porto in the second leg to reach the quarter finals of the Champions League. The Gunners conceded two very easy goals, according to the Gunners skipper, but believes the return at Emirates on... » MORE