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Arsene Wenger has come out stating that he is relieved Drogba is no longer part of the Chelsea squad but also believes that without Michael Essien and with Frank Lampard playing a deeper role, Chelsea are not as robust. Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Oscar have brought flair rather than muscle to Stamford Bridge.

“When you think about them, they had Florent Malouda, Essien, Lampard, physically, contact-wise they were a very impressive side with Drogba on top of that,” he said.  ...........Read more

The Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun may or may not be still playing for Arsenal next season, but he is adamant that the Gunners have to hold on to their captain for next season.

Benayoun has played with many of the best strikers in the world in his time at Liverpool and Chelsea and believes that Robin Van Persie must be rated up there with the best of them.

“I was lucky to play with some of the great strikers in my career and Robin at the moment is one of the best in the world,” Benayoun said.  ...........Read more

Despite Arsene Wenger consistently saying that their will be no new arrivals at the Emirates, there are still lots of Arsenal transfer rumours around today, especially as it has been revealed that Arsenal have already bought Thomas Eisfeld….

Arsenal linked with shock move for Torres! (Lucas Torres not Fernando!)

We are also being linked with a move to take Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby

Another cheap player apparently close to signing is the Watford defender Adrian Mariappa...

Young Gunner Ryo Miyaichi is set to join Fulham or Bolton today…  ...........Read more