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We can't think about RVP - Wenger

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal will soon find the right formula for attacking life without Robin van Persie

Wenger on Cazorla: 'It's difficult not to be pleased with Cazorla and he created all the chances' #AFCvSAFC

Arsenal have agreed terms with Barcelona for the transfer of midfielder Alex Song to the Spanish side

5:15 pm, Sat 18 Aug 2012

Arsenal started life after Robin van Persie with a frustrating goalless draw against Sunderland at home

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90+3' corner

Andrey Arshavin decides to take the corner short. Save by Simon Mignolet.