As Arsenal prepare to take on Stoke in the midday kick-off tomorrow Arsene seemed in high spirits during his pre-match presser. And why shouldn’t he be? Having won 4 out of their last 5 home games and only losing once this season, we have begun to play with more verve and swagger when at the Emirates. It is our away form that has cost us so far – winning 4 and losing 4 from 11 games. However, Wenger says he is under no illusion that, despite “our recent good run” it will not be an easy game.

Media outlets are reporting that Arsenal have switched their attention to Mario Mandzukic of Athletic Madrid instead of Edinson Cavani.

Mandzukic formerly of Bayern Munich was of intense speculation back then to join Arsenal but opted for Spain instead however, it now looks like Arsenal may be interested again.

Mandzukic believes his place maybe under threat since the return of Fernando Torres to the Vincente Calderon.

Mesut Ozil is set to return to action after enduring a three-month layoff due to a raptured knee ligament and his manager believes that his long-term absence will only make him better.

Speaking to the press before Stoke City game, Arsene Wenger lauded his record signing’s hunger to succeed in Arsenal colours is admirable and added that he pushed himself to the limit to be hitting the ground again.

According to reports from Greece, Olympiakos are interested in signing Tomas Rosicky to add experience to their roster.

The 34-year-old was hardly seen on the pitch during the first half of the season and the Greek side are believed to have made an attempt the most out of the situation to lure him to Karaiskakis Stadium.

At the back of a very successful World Cup campaign with Costa Rica, Joel Campbell attracted interests from clubs in and around Europe.

Portuguese media even suggested that an outline fee had been agreed between Arsenal and Benfica in summer before the deal collapsed.