More positive news for Arsenal fans this weekend after the Gunners defeated a lethargic Sunderland side 4-1 at the Emirates. This was following a poor string of results against the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich as there has been recent confirmation from Arsene Wenger that Tomas Rosicky is close to signing a new contract with the North London club. Extending his stay another 2 years which will take him to the age of 35.

Rosicky first signed for Arsenal in 2006 following his departure from Borussia Dortmund and has since been a popular figure for Arsenal fans and a vital asset within Wenger’s squad. Rosicky has netted 24 times for the Gunners since his arrival in all competitions and has been a key playmaker in Wenger’s ever improving midfield, though persistent injury problems have led to him being in and out of the side. Rosicky has found some rich form in recent times, scoring twice in his last three appearances against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup and scoring one of the goals of the season against Sunderland at the weekend. This has certified Arsene Wenger’s desires to extend the Czech’s contract until 2016 which he expressed in a recent interview.

“Tomas Rosicky will stay,” announced the Arsenal boss. “We have an agreement with him and it will come out soon. I am absolutely adamant he has to stay at the club.” Wenger has also heaped praise on the effects that Rosicky has on the field of play in an interview for Arsenal Player. “He is a great accelerator of the game” Wenger said. “He always makes things happen, not with individual dribbling but with individual acceleration and his passing”.

Rosicky, 33, like Ryan Giggs of Manchester United could still be a key player in Arsenal’s hopes of retaining their first Premier League title since 2004 or any trophy since 2005 as they look to win the FA cup. Tomas Rosicky has never experienced cup or league success at Arsenal but has been one of few experienced players to show commitment and passion for Arsenal football club throughout the previous nine tough and frustrating years without any silverware – stating that in an ideal world his career would end at Arsenal.

This bright spark in a difficult period in the club’s season could be the start of something special for this team since the summer signing of Mesut Ozil and the new found anticipation over the certain title charge that exists for Arsenal this season.

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