It is only eight months since the announcement but it makes for curious reading now. "I will start by stating what the ambition is," said Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis upon revealing that Arsene Wenger had agreed a new two-year contract as the club's manager. "The ambition is to put this club in a position where we are winning the Premier League."

Gazidis was not a lone voice. The sentiment was echoed by Arsenal chairman Stan Kroenke. "Our ambition is to win the Premier League and other major trophies in Europe," said Kroenke. "It is what the fans, players, staff, manager and board expect and we will not rest until that is achieved. Arsene is the best person to help us make that happen."

Wenger himself outlined the plans for a title push too. "This is a strong group of players and with some additions we can be even more successful," he claimed. "We are committed to mounting a sustained league challenge and that will be our focus this summer and next season." Perhaps that's why he still refuses to concede that the title has long gone.

Arsenal sit sixth in the Premier League table going into Wednesday's game against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. They are 24 points behind leaders Manchester City. Six adrift of Liverpool in fourth. But while Jurgen Klopp has just agreed to pay £75m for a defender, Wenger is not expected to spend big despite bringing in only two players last summer.... <<< read more >>> @ www.galatixnews.com