Vermaelen set for action

Thomas Vermaelen is set to make his long-awaited return from injury with Arsenal's reserves on Thursday.

The Belgian has been sidelined for nearly eight months with an Achilles injury that has refused to go away.

Vermaelen has seen his season ruined by the problem but he is now set to make an expected return against Manchester United's second-string.

The 25-year-old could even make a return to the first-team before the end of the season, should he come through the game without any major problems.

Vermaelen had an excellent debut campaign with the Gunners last season but his injury problems have seen him feature just three times for Arsenal this term.

Wenger Bemoans Penalty

The Gunners looked to be on their way all three points when Robin van Persie converted from the penalty spot after Jay Spearing had felled Cesc Fabregas inside the box.
However, in a dramatic finale, Liverpool were awarded a penalty of their own after Emmanuel Eboue pushed Lucas Leiva over inside the box and Dirk Kuyt kept his cool to score with the final kick of the game.
It was the third game in a row at home that Arsenal were held to a draw and it leaves them six points adrift of leaders Manchester United.
Wenger was unhappy that referee Andre Marriner awarded Liverpool's penalty three minutes after that the eight minutes of stoppage time that has been signalled at the end of the 90 minutes.

Hard done by

"It was a game where Liverpool defended a lot. I feel hard done by in the end because the time was over by three minutes," said Wenger.

"It was a game where Liverpool defended a lot. I feel hard done by in the end because the time was over by three minutes"
Arsene Wenger on the draw with Liverpool Quotes of the week

"But you have to take it and you continue to fight. Extra time was eight minutes.
On the penalty, Wenger added: "Lucas played in an intelligent way. He stopped his run and the referee saw penalty, but what can you do about it?"
Wenger bemoaned his side's luck as they dropped more crucial points at home for a third successive game.
"We have been badly done in the two games here," added Wenger. "Against Sunderland we scored a regular goal and were not given a penalty that was 100%, then today we got caught back like that.
"It is a period where we have not the biggest luck, that's for sure.
"The players are very disappointed. Who wouldn't be?

Title cry

Wenger is refusing to concede defeat in the title race despite only six games being left in the campaign."It is about us winning our games. The hope is always there but, to keep the hope alive, it is up to us to win our games and to win our next game," noted Wenger.
"We are on a 15-game unbeaten run, but recently we have not taken enough points.
"Now we must give everything until the last game of the season and see if it is our year or not.

one of my favorite games between the two clubs.

match preview

Arsenal will be taking on Liverpool this weekend on Sunday at Emirates Stadium. At 17:00 (cat). it should be a thrilling over the edge encounter. with the Arsenal looking pull out all the tricks in hte bag to beat on form Liverpool a win could see arsenal go with in 4 points of man Utd. and will put Arsenal back on track for the title race.Liverpool could prove to be quiet a test. Liverpool are also on pressure to qualify for Europe. And 3 points against arsenal could be an asset to them.

arsenal have had great news as nearly everyone is back for the game against Liverpool. diaby will back this weekend and he is ideal for arsenal if Liverpool for playing  with spearing leiva as the holding mid-fields. should be a field day for diaby and will bring his physicality out.

Arsenal won the double on Liverpool last year and Liverpool have failed to beat The arsenal on 6 occasions home and away basis.

Future Of Arsenal

Stan Kroenke has attempted a takeover at the club he now owns 62.89% of the club shares. After buying out Danny fiszman (16.1%) and lady Nina Bracewell-smith (15.9%). Kroenke previously owned (29.9%) of the stake in the club.

As a result of passing the 62% threshold under stock market rules, a takeover bid would be triggered and he has agreed terms for the purchase of the remaining stock which values the club at £731million.

the clubs total value has nee set at 731million pounds. And now kroenkes aim is to now be on purchasing the £194million stake owned by Usmanov.  

But Usmanov is not Interested on selling his share. The russian tycoon may not have a seat in the board. But he controls 27% of the clubs holding company, something he is not willing to let go

usmanov quotes"I'm not going to sell my stake. I love Arsenal, that's why I'm a shareholder."