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Mikel Arteta believes he has pinpointed the problems that Arsenal suffered from last season, with the midfielder keen not to repeat the same mistakes as the Gunners prepare for the season ahead.

One of the most controversial about aspects of the London Olympic opening ceremony (i.e. amid the slavering adulation a few people questioned it) was the way that the NHS was literally given centre stage for a good 20 minutes or so of the show.

Britain valued at £110,000 per person as property values top £4 trillion for first time.

The craze surrounding Kate Middleton's fashion and style statements has reached a new high, with the Duchess of Cambridge's admirers voting her the celebrity most likely to smell the nicest, in a new poll

Take That Star stays home to comfort wife Dawn over tragedy of hoped-for baby daughter Poppy.

Number of top grades falls, even though general pass rate rises for 30th year in a row.

Former UK ambassador warns of dangers of removing diplomatic status from Ecaudorian embassy.

Giovani dos Santos could be used as bait in Tottenham Hotspur's attempts to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar, according to the player's agent.

Romelu Lukaku has hit out at his parent club Chelsea just a short time after agreeing to join West Brom on a season-long loan deal.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Malaga midfielder Isco, who is also believed to be a target for Manchester United

World number three Rafael Nadal has confirmed the knee injury that stopped him from participating in the London Olympics 2012 will keep him from playing in the US Open

The UK is invoking diplomacy law to raid the embassy - but Ecuador promises strong resistance.

Third health scare in eight months for 91-year-old Duke of Edinburgh.

Laurent Koscielny says staying at Arsenal was the natural decision as he prepares for the new season

Guards accused of roughing up protesters as Paris, London and Barcelona gear up for further demonstrations.

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has warned potential suitors they will have to meet three conditions of they wish to bid for his services this summer

Ryan Giggs has admitted that he could never be a runner, with the Manchester United stalwart revealing that football was always going to be his most loved and played sport despite trying his hand at others as a boy.

Standard Chartered is trying to settle with other US regulators as on as possible, after it agreed to pay the NY state regulator $340m in civil penalties.

Poll refutes idea that Red fans are prawn sandwich-eating southerners.

Holland manager Louis van Gaal has spoken very highly of Robin van Persie, as Manchester United continue to chase the striker in the hopes of sealing a deal before the end of the week.

Graphic designer Luke Harvey 's hilarious tribute to gold medallist Mo Farah has gone viral.