Jack Wilshire

EPL: Arsenal outlast Aston Villa to retake top spot

Christian Benteke's stooping header raised hopes of an unlikely comeback and the Belgian striker came close to an equaliser but Arsenal hung on to continue their fine record at Villa where they have not lost since 1998.

Champions League: Arsenal beat Marseille but last-16 spot still not certain

Arsenal, with four wins in five matches, head the group with 12 points followed by Borussia Dortmund, whose 3-1 win over Napoli leaves both sides on nine. Marseille have none after five straight defeats.

Blow for Arsenal as Wilshere sidelined for three weeks

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Tuesday that Wilshere has an inflamed left ankle after being injured in the Premier League game against Tottenham on March 3. A right ankle injury kept Wilshere out of action from July 2011 to October 2012.