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

Wilshere: Beckham one of the greats

Jack Wilshere has hailed David Beckham as true great of the game.

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Olivier Giroud scores Arsenal's opening game against Bayern Munich. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal over RVP exit as Bayern win was the spark needed to dash Spurs’ Euro dreams

Arsene Wenger has pinpointed the 2-0 Champions League victory at Bayern Munich as the moment Arsenal stepped out of the shadow of Robin van Persie and trained their sights on destroying Tottenham’s dream of a top-four finish.

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Newcastle United's Steven Taylor. Photo: David Davies/PA

Newcastle ace returns to face Arsenal

Central defender Steven Taylor will return to the Newcastle squad for Sunday’s final day clash with Arsenal.

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Villa Park, Birmingham. Photo: Clint Hughes/PA

Aston Villa’s home named as venue for possible Arsenal v Chelsea play-off

The Premier League has announced that a possible third-place play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal will take place at Villa Park on May 26 - a move which could jeopardise the Blues’ tour match against Manchester City in the USA scheduled for the day before.

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Olivier Giroud, Arsenal. Photo: John Walton/EMPICS Sport

Asenal star warns Spurs that ‘confident’ Gunners are ready for Newcastle

Olivier Giroud has backed Arsenal to hold their nerve and beat Newcastle on Sunday to secure a top four Premier League finish at the expense of rivals Tottenham.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and David Beckham talk. Photo: Jon Buckle/EMPICS

Wenger: I wanted Beckham but couldn’t afford him

Arsene Wenger today admitted he once tried to sign David Beckham – but couldn’t afford his wages.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Photo: Nick Potts/PA

Wenger would ‘fancy’ Chelsea play-off

Arsene Wenger would “fancy” a play-off for Champions League qualification with Chelsea but has urged his team to stay focused on winning at Newcastle instead of worrying about that extraordinary possibility.

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

Arsenal face midfield troubles for crucial Newcastle clash

Arsenal have a major doubt over midfielder Mikel Arteta (calf) for Sunday’s final Premier League game at Newcastle.

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

Wenger denies Rooney bid but ‘confident’ of signing Auxerre ace

Transfer news: Arsene Wenger has denied that Arsenal have made an approach for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney but says he is close to signing Auxerre forward Yaya Sanogo.

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Per Mertesacker, Arsenal. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

Arsenal defender pleased to “earn respect” and silence transfer rumours

Arsenal’s Per Mertesackers is delighted to have become a key player for the Gunners and insists he has no plans to leave the club in the near future.

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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 puts team first as Wenger ponders selection for Newcastle clash

Lukas Podolski does not care who scores the goals to fire Arsenal into the Champions League next season - so long as they get there.

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The Big East End Scooter Festival at Central Hotel, Barking Road, East Ham.

In pictures: Big Mayday East End Scooter Festival in East Ham

The streets were gleaming with shining scooters on the hottest day of the year so far as hundreds parked up for the Big Mayday East End Scooter Festival.

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Amazons record-breaking e-reader has gone from strength to strength with the release of the Kindle Paperwhite.

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Move over, Leo! There’s a new Gatsby in town

Everyone may be talking about Leonardo DiCaprio this week, but there’s another Jay Gatsby in town and he’s about to take the stage.

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