Arsene Wenger's Player Update On New Injuries, Chamakh, Gibbs and Vermaelen Ahead Of West Brom

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spoken via the club's official website in respect to his team's injury position ahead of West Bromwich Albion's highly anticipated visit to the Emirates stadium, where they ran out surprise winners last season thanks to an inspirational performance from their Nigeria import Osaze Odemwingie.

Vermaelen: "the fitness is good in the team"

Arsenal's belgian import Thomas Vermaelen says the team is ready to lock horns with Newcastle and Udinese in respect to next week's football business.

Vermaelen expects Arsenal to mount serious title challenge

Arsenal's versatile defender Thomas Vermaelen has rendered his unconditional support for the Gunners' beautiful, but highly criticised style of play.

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Keown: "Vermaelen has been outstanding"

Arsenal' former defensive midfielder Martin Keown has expressed delight at the level of awareness and commitment shown by Arsenal' Belgian import Thomas Vermaelen in the just concluded Premier League season.

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Laurent Koscielny linked with Arsenal and Vermaelen wants Gallas to stay

Personally I prefer Per Mertesacker to Laurent Koscielny, but who cares if a deal for him goes through, and at last Gallas can boast of a friend in Thomas.

According to the Mirror, Arsenal are set to bid for Lorient's sought after centre-back Koscielny, who is valued by the French outfit at a paltry £8m.

Vermaelen eager to learn from Sol

Arsenal's Belgian import Thomas Vermaelen, has revealed that he's
willing to learn from Arsene Wenger's prodigal son [Sol Campbell].

He went further to say that Sol's presence in the team shouldn't be
understated, because he's the balm that soothes the team's fears
during difficult moments. And the Belgian understands the age-old
adage that says "to be the best you have to learn from the best" and
he's ready to put that into practice by entertaining classes from the
ex England international.

Vermaelen has been outstanding in a pack of impressive players this
season, I guess I won't be wrong, if I refer to him as the best
defender in the Premier League so far. He's got what every manager
will spend for; great strength, determination, courage, good vision,
ability to deal properly with aerial bombardments and above all, an
eye for goal.

"I can learn a lot from him," Vermaelen told Arsenal Tv Online. "He
speaks a lot on the pitch and for young players and a young team it is
important to have somebody with a lot of experience who talks a lot on
the pitch."

The Gunners defensive enforcer also thanked William Gallas for the
successful partnership they have developed. He insisted that Silvestre
and Sol are the best options available for the vacancy created by
Gallas who is currently suffering from a calf injury.

"If he plays next to me it makes it easier for me.

"But he's not there (at the moment) and we have other centre-backs
like Mikael Sylvestre and Sol. They are both experienced and it is
really good to play with them," he enthused.

Vermaelen - bring on the big boys

Arsenal's Belgian import Thomas Vermaelen is unfazed by the
possibility of Arsenal been paired with the movers and shakers of
Europe.

Speaking after the Gunners whitewashing of Porto at the Emirates, the
untiring defender maintained that he's not losing sleep pertaining the
outcome of next week's quarter-final draw and he's convinced the
Gunners have the potential and experience to vie for the Premiership and the UEFA Champions League.

The Verminator insisted that Arsenal are in the UEFA Champions League to win it, and their presence in the Premiership shouldn't be overlooked.

"As a footballer player you can never be afraid of anyone.

"We're still in the race for both things, for the League and the
Champions League, but you have to stay focused on every game.

"Every game is difficult and you cannot look further than one game.
You have to focus on the next game and that is Hull on Saturday. You
have to win every game.

"But I'm convinced we can win the Champions League.
Otherwise I wouldn't be stood here. You have to stay focused in every
game and be confident in every game."