Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers' recent statement regarding diving issues apparently has triggered several comments from manager and players about the situation, with the latest insight coming from Arsenal's boss, Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger still can't accompany his players in the touchline during their Champions League game against Olympiacos this Wednesday as the tactician's three-match UEFA ban is not done yet.

Champions League match day two continues its fixtures this Wednesday and some interesting games are in store for football fans. Premier League champion, Manchester City will host Bundesliga title holder, Borussia Dortmund and Roberto Mancini's men will be eager to pick up their first group win this season.

Among many unfamiliar Olympiacos  players' faces, there's one that might the attention of Arsenal fans during the two club's clash on match day two of Champions League this Wednesday, and that someone is former Manchester United goalie, Roy Carroll.

Having their unbeaten run this season ended in the hands of Chelsea last weekend,  Arsenal are looking for an immediate respond and Arsene Wenger's men hope that Wednesday's Champions League clash against Olympiacos will be their moment to bounce back.

Arsenal's 2-1 defeat over Chelsea last week may left some disappointment for the Gunners' manager, Arsene Wenger, but there's still something that brings a smile for the Frenchman's face.

Next season, the Premier League will see the UEFA Financial Fair Play comes into effect and one club that are looking confident in implementing that regulation fully is Arsenal. Speaking to the press, the Gunners' chief executive Ivan Gazidiz spoke of how his team if giving full support towards Financial Fair Play as it would bring a much better football environment with clubs being more sustainable financially.

Ahead of Saturday big match clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, the Blues' skipper John Terry have to endure such a tough week but his manager, Roberto Di Matteo, seems eager to give an important role for Terry for their weekend tie.

Arsenal fans will be feverishly scratching the back of their heads to remember the last time they saw Jack Wilshere in a red shirt after boss Arsene Wenger confirmed he is set for a return next month, as reported on the bet365 site.

Newcastle are still far from reaching the same heights as last season, but the club apparently have the utmost trust on current manager, Alan Pardew. After successfully guiding Newcastle into Europa League football this season after finishing fifth on the league table last season, the Magpies awarded an eight year contract extension for Pardew.

Arsenal are having an excellent start to their season, yet to be beaten, conceding low amount of goals and having their new signings settling pretty quickly with the team. All of this positive things set to continue after latest news revealed that the Gunners' long injured midfielder, Jack Wilshere, gets a return date.

John Terry is looking upbeat this Thursday as he arrived at Wembley stadium early on the day for day four of his hearing with FA regarding the alleged racial case. With the verdict of that hearing set to be revealed later on the day, the England captain has every reason to be positive as he can finally set his 100% focus in playing for Chelsea, although he doesn't seem to be distracted much when starting for his side during their League Cup tie on Tuesday.