Thomas Vermaelen is convinced Arsenal will claim a top-four spot come the end of the season. After a tumultuous season in terms of form, the Gunners have turned the corner of late with vital victories over fellow top-four rivals Tottenham and Liverpool in their last two outings. If Arsenal increase that run to three wins against sixth-placed Newcastle on Monday, they will close the gap to th...Full Story »

Arsenal's injury-plagued Belgian international central defender Thomas Vermaelen has been ruled out of Monday's Premier League match with Fulham. The 26-year-old Belgian national captain—who missed most of last season through injury—strained a calf in the 1-0 win over QPR on Saturday. Arsenal's win saw them move into fourth place, nine points behind leaders Manchester City who play...Full Story »

Thomas Vermaelen: Limped out of the 1-0 victory over QPR Arsene Wenger is set to go transfer window shopping after picking up more defensive injury problems in the win over QPR. Stand-in left-back Thomas Vermaelen limped out of the 1-0 victory early in the second half and will be sidelined for around three weeks. And the Arsenal boss admitted he will look to reinforce his squad with Kieran ...Full Story »

LONDON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen will be out for up to three weeks with a calf strain, manager Arsene Wenger said on Saturday. The Gunners were already missing four defenders when the Belgian international deepened the club’s injury woes by limping off during the 1-0 win over London rivals Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League. “We have lost Vermaele...Full Story »

DANNY MURPHY admitted he was disappointed Fulham didn't take more than a point away from the Emirates after their 1-1 draw. The midfielder had a big hand in the Cottagers' goal as his pinpoint cross was brought down by John Arne Riise, before Thomas Vermaelen turned the ball into his own net when trying to intercept. The Belgian defender made amends with a clinical header with eight minutes ...Full Story »

THOMAS VERMAELEN has slammed Arsenal's critics, insisting eight wins in 10 matches prove their doubters wrong.Gunners legend David Seaman hit out at Arsenal's back-line against Marseille, despite the clean sheet in Tuesday's 0-0 draw, after they gave away a number of chances. Seaman said: "You look at it and still think it doesn't look that tight at the back. It was not convincing." But Verm...Full Story »

Oct 31 (Reuters) - Arsenal defenders Thomas Vermaelen and Carl Jenkinson are fit to play in Tuesday’s Champions League game at home to Olympique Marseille, manager Arsene Wenger said after the pair made late appearances in the weekend’s stunning 5-3 victory over Chelsea. The Premier League side can secure a place in the last-16 with a Group F victory over their French visitors, whom...Full Story »

TROTT OFF ... Vermaelen winces on duty last night THOMAS VERMAELEN has told fans not to worry — despite his Carling Cup injury fright. Vermaelen limped off last night on his first start for Arsenal in two months. Arsene Wenger claimed the Belgium star was in so much agony he "couldn't go on". Yet Vermaelen insists he is not facing another lengthy lay-off. He said: "I had a small cramp...Full Story »

ARSENE WENGER claimed Thomas Vermaelen's new deal puts an end to the Arsenal exodus — but has he asked Robin van Persie? GOAL FEVER ... Van Persie is on fire Vermaelen signing a four-year contract was a much-needed shot in the arm for the Gunners, a day after Wenger spoke candidly about the chaos that engulfed the club in the summer. Wenger's jaw-dropping admission that half his players...Full Story »

Arsenal has confirmed that defender Thomas Vermaelen has signed a new four-year deal at the club. The Belgium international has had a staggered career with the Gunners following an impressive debut season on north London and being named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season in 2009-10, but has battled with constant injury since. Vermaelen has made 54 appearances so far for Arsenal after...Full Story »