The captain was frustrated as his side failed to hang on to a lead against the co-hosts but still only need a point from their final group game to secure a place in the last eight Russia captain Andrey Arshavin has blamed tiredness for his side’s inability to seal all three points against Poland as the co-hosts came from behind to snatch a draw in Warsaw. Dick Advocaat’s side too...Full Story »

SURPRISE PACKAGE ... Andrey Arshavin does not know how his Russia side will do ANDREY ARSHAVIN admits he has not got a clue what Russia can achieve at Euro 2012. They face the Czech Republic tonight as skipper Arshavin squares up to Arsenal pal Thomas Rosicky. And Arshavin admits Russia’s dark horses tag is fully deserved. Arshavin was shipped out on loan to Zenit St Petersburg after lo...Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin, currently on loan at Zenit St Petersburg, believes he had lost the confidence of boss Arsene Wenger and that he was thankful for the opportunity to move back to Russia. The 30-year-old feared for his place in the Russian international squad, despite being captain, after a lack of action in London, and was delighted that his former club offered him a chance ...Full Story »

ANDREY ARSHAVIN ended his Arsenal nightmare last night by rejoining Zenit St Petersburg on loan. The Russian champions have been after the 30-year-old forward for the past 12 months and are believed to have offered a £1million loan fee. They will also stump up the Russia international's wages. Arshavin, who cost the Gunners a club record £15m from Zenit in 2009, had fallen out of ...Full Story »

Arsenal is ready to sell out of favour Russian midfielder Andrei Arshavin to his home club Zenit Saint Petersburg for his original transfer sum of 16.5 million euros ($21.6 million), a report said Wednesday. Moscow's respected Sovietsky Sport daily said Zenit was interested in acquiring the 30-year-old Russia skipper and eventually assigning him to coach its youth club. Sovietsky Sport said it...Full Story »

Arsenal will look to create a bidding war between Schalke and Russian mega-spenders Anzhi over Andrei Arshavin. The midfield schemer is still the club's most expensive ever signing, after joining Zenit St Petersburg for £15m in 2009, and Arsene Wenger would want to recoup a similar fee if he has to part with the 30-year-old in January. Russian news agency Novosti report that the Bundesl...Full Story »

ANDREY ARSHAVIN has launched a stinging attack on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.The Russian forward accused Wenger of being unwilling to take advice from anyone else at the club. Arshavin, the Gunners' record £15million buy, said: "When you have a mundane, domestic problem, he's always very supportive. "But when it comes to Arsenal, no one would dare approach him with questions about footb...Full Story »

TURKEY TEMPTER ... Galatasay want Arsh GALATASARAY are ready to tempt Arsenal with a £13.5million offer for Andrey Arshavin. The Gunners are freshening up their attack with £11m striker Gervinho arriving from Lille and Arshavin, 30, is one player they will consider selling. Turks Galatasaray were keen on him last year and his old club Zenit St Petersburg are sniffing around. Arshavi...Full Story »

Arsenal were left frustrated in their quest to close the gap on Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United as Sunderland battled through a goalless draw at Emirates Stadium. After Sunderland started brightly, the Gunners, who head to Barcelona on Tuesday for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash, gained the upper hand, as Nicklas Bendtner's angled shot was tipped over by...Full Story »