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Has Arsene Wenger really found a new batch of San Siro heroes?

The Champions League clash between Arsenal and AC Milan will determine whether critics are right to question the strength and ability of this Arsenal side

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Arsenal face test of confidence

Arsenal have found some form but tricky run of fixtures will show if they can add consistency to their play

Harry Redknapp: England is the ultimate job but I couldn't manage Spurs as well

Harry Redknapp has described becoming ­England manager as "the ultimate job" but insisted he could not lead both Tottenham and his country

All roads pointing to Harry Redknapp but beware fast-track to failure

Although there's a clamour for the Spurs boss to get the England job, the Football Association must take stock to avoid repeating past mistakes

Fabio Capello arrived as a winner but we all look like losers now he's gone

James Olley: Capello got plenty wrong. A failure to grasp the language and underestimating the English furore around the captaincy were among his principal shortcomings

Despite the fuss over Fabio Capello, FA could go for another foreigner

Although the governing body are keen for a home-grown manager, chairman says that they will go for the best candidate, regardless of nationality

Delighted Harry Redknapp is cleared to be England's leading man

Court verdict frees the way for Tottenham boss to take top job, possibly before the end of the season as doubts grow over Fabio Capello's future

Spain aren't winners because of their captain . . . what matters more is team unity

James Olley: Fabio Capello must determine if John Terry is a divisive influence regardless of whether he is captain

Spurs dig deep but they miss the pace of Aaron Lennon

Manager Harry Redknapp was absent for tough trip to Anfield but winger was the man they really needed to maintain their pursuit of Manchester's title challengers

Chelsea break down after problems in engine room

Chelsea's pre-eminence over Manchester United in past seasons was founded upon a robust midfield overpowering their opponents and their capitulation suggests re-establishing that characteristic is among Andre Villas-Boas's most pressing concerns

Scott Parker fears Liverpool backlash after their grilling at the Lane

Midfielder believes Liverpool will be keen to avenge defeat at Spurs when his side were "on fire"

FA had no option but to give John Terry the breakfast bullet

James Olley: John Terry wanted to stay as England captain for European Championships but chairman Bernstein insisted this time there was no way back from latest controversy

Chelsea and Manchester United lost in transition

There was a time when Chelsea versus Manchester United made the world stand still but Sunday's meeting has the air of two clubs desperately trying to emulate former glories as a new challenger lays down the gauntlet

FA don't need to judge John Terry, just do what's right for England

James Olley: The John Terry case should have been dealt with prior to the tournament but now the FA have the impossible task of putting something to bed which cannot sleep

Mikel Arteta insists his misfiring Gunners can still aim high

Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal's draw at Bolton was "not good enough" and warned they cannot afford to be so wasteful if they are to secure a top-four finish

Jack Wilshere blow for Fabio Capello as he suffers new ankle fracture

Jack Wilshere's participation at Euro 2012 has been thrown into serious doubt after it has emerged the midfielder suffered a second stress fracture in his right ankle

Bolton will be harder to beat without Gary Cahill, says Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger believes Bolton are a tougher proposition without Gary Cahill because the defender's transfer saga "destabilised" the club

Fair play to FIFA for trying, but with respect, they're on very shaky ground

James Olley: No one is listening. The only way to promote fair play is to firmly and consistently punish unfair play

Arsenal sign German, Thomas Eisfeld, with no first-team experience

Arsenal have completed the £600,000 signing of Thomas Eisfeld from Borussia Dortmund

Love affair that can give the kiss of life to Arsenal's season

FA Cup provides another memorable moment for the club in an otherwise turbulent campaign as the Gunners hit back for victory

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