The Football Association heard the news they were dreading last night as Arsene Wenger definitively ruled a "devastated" Jack Wilshere out of the European Championship. Wilshere has not played all season after an ankle surgery.

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Christian Abbiati thankful for 'lucky' save

AC Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati admitted he was lucky to deny Arsenal striker Robin van Persie the goal which would have tied the sides' Champions League last-16 clash last night.

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Harry Redknapp admits Tottenham need to bounce back from yesterday's north London derby defeat immediately - but concedes the international break could scupper that.

Arsenal sign youngster Thomas Eisfeld from Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of attacking midfielder Thomas Eisfeld from Borussia Dortmund on a long-term contract.

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Mikel Arteta turns away after scoring for Arsenal, pursued by his team-mate Robin van Persie

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Frimpong red card exposes cracks as Arsenal fall apart

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Arsenal's trio of teenagers face baptism of fire against Liverpool

Trying to second-guess the Arsenal team that will play on Saturday against Liverpool, once you take injuries and suspensions into account – not to mention recent and impending departures – is no simple task. When Arsène Wenger sits down to discuss his options at his press conference tomorrow lunchtime he will hope for some good news on those recovering from injury because otherwise he is down to the bare bones.

Walcott gives Arsenal slim advantage

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Song charged to leave Arsenal in midfield crisis

Arsene Wenger insists that his squad is good enough to compete this season, despite a looming midfield crisis. Alex Song was yesterday charged by the Football Association with violent conduct, and with Cesc Fabregas gone, Samir Nasri likely to follow and Jack Wilshere injured, Wenger is already short on options. Arsenal's immediate priority, though, is the Champions League, in which they host Udinese in a crucial qualifier tonight.

Samir Nasri impresses in Arsenal friendly win

Malaysia XI 0 Arsenal 4

Mark Fleming: Arsenal's prudence is laudable but out of step

The situation is not new for Wenger, and in the past the result has always been the same – the board sticks to its guns and the player moves on

Pearce's boys sent home early after late goals shatter England

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