Tomas Rosicky News

Arsenal's Lourent Koscielny scores against Newcastle United during their English Premier League match at St James' Park in Newcastle, northern England, yesterday.

SLOPPY PLAY Lack of cohesion brings attacks from both sides to a standstill, with Debuchy first refusing to pass and being bullied off the ball.

Arsenal and Wigan face off at the Emirates in a crucial encounter that both clubs absolutely have to win if they are to achieve their ambitions for the season.

Arsenal have no new injury worries with Arsene Wenger's only selection dilemma being whether to select Kieran Gibbs or Nacho Monreal at left-back, while Jack Wilshere is also fighting to be given the nod over Tomas Rosicky.

The name of Arsenal is never far away from the transfer rumours section of the media - especially as summer fast approaches - and the Gunners have been linked with a huge name in recent days; that of Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney .

Despite Arsenal 's sterling run of form since their defeat to Tottenham in February, few would deny that there is ample room for improvement during the summer.

Arsenal have confirmed the destinations for their pre-season tour of Asia. The one date that immediately springs to attention regards the club becoming the first ever Premier League side to visit Vietnam on July 17th.

The Arsenal midfielder has returned to his very best form over the past month and received 32.5 per cent of the votes in our official Club poll.

Rumours have circulated over the past week that former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas could make a return to the Emirates this summer.

Arsenal's Theo Walcott, left celebrates after scoring a goal with teammate Bacary Sagna against Queens Park Rangers during their English Premier league soccer match at Rangers' Loftus road stadium in London, Saturday, May 4, 2013.

A goal after just 20 seconds from Theo Walcott was enough to help Arsenal to maintain their top-four ambitions as they defeated already-relegated QPR 1-0 at Loftus Road.

And that's your lot for today. Thanks very much for sticking with us - shall we do it all again tomorrow? Merseyside derby kicks off at 1.30pm! Walcott's goal after 20 seconds is Arsenal's quickest in the Premier League.

Relegated Queens Park Rangers face a Champions League-chasing Arsenal at Loftus Road on Saturday, in what should be a comfortable win for the Gunners.

With Stats Zone, you can brush up on the facts and figures behind every Gunners match this season, brought to you by Opta and the Official Matchday Programme.

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky and Manchester United's Rafael challenge for the ball during the English Premier League football match at the Emirates Stadium in London last Sunday.

Arsenal possess a talented striker and two former FC Barcelona academy products, who are among the next five young Gunners set to make first-team debuts.

Wojciech Szczesny - An impartial spectator in the opening 25 minutes of the match.

The Dutchman lived up to his controversial billing, converting a first-half penalty to cancel out Theo Walcott's third-minute opener in his return to his old stomping ground.

The Emirates Stadium, where this afternoon's Premier League encounter between Arsenal and Manchester United is being staged.

It's all about Robin van Persie for many today, but Arsenal need to concentrate themselves on their Champions League chase Van Persie was hurried and as he fell his pass went astray.