Xabi Alonso Will NOT Leave Liverpool

International teammates? Yes. Club teammates in the near future? No

Just because Fabregas mentioned Xabi Alonso as an ideal central midfielder partner for himself, it has given birth to a lot of false speculation.

There was nothing to suggest that Arsenal are making a bid for Alonso. Arsene Wenger doesn’t listen to his players about who he is going to buy does he? I don’t think so. So why would there be an exception.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has now rubbished reports that Alonso might be on his way out saying the Spanish international himself had said a couple of weeks ago he wants to stay:

“The situation is clear, we do not want to sell our best players and that includes Xabi.

“He had a very good season for us and can be an important player in the future. There is no agreement with Real and we want him to be part of our plans going forward.

“Xabi himself told our club magazine only two weeks ago that he was looking forward to his sixth season as a Liverpool player. Why should he want to leave now?

“Xabi’s agent came to see me recently to talk about the future. It was a surprise for me and I pointed out to him there were three years left on Xabi’s contract.

“I asked him if the player was happy in Liverpool and he said yes. It was a short meeting.”

So I would suggest we shouldn’t really hope for him coming to Arsenal because eventually he won’t and we will all be disappointed. It is better not to pay much attention to made up rumours in the tabloids.

These official statements have made the scenario quite clear.

van Persie pleased with his best season in an Arsenal shirt. + RvP training with Holland (Pictures)

Robin van Persie was delighted with his personal form this season. Though he was obviously disappointed as well as he could not win a trophy with Arsenal for yet another season. The Dutchman said:

“I have done well. I have played 44 games, including 38 as a starting player. In a tough competition like the English one, this is very good. Moreover, I had more goals and assists then ever before. I was only missing a trophy.”

It certainly was his best season in an Arsenal shirt. His amazing form mid-way into the season helped Arsenal to clinch fourth place which could otherwise have proved far more difficult.

Meanwhile the Dutchman is with the Netherlands side getting ready for friendlies. Here are some pictures of him training for his national side:

Arsenal’s Season in Pictures – Part 2

Aston Villa came to the Emirates and robbed Arsenal of 3 points

And 4th place seemed to be getting out of hands

Man City made it two defeats from two games

Giving Wenger a headache...

But magical van Persie brought an end to the losing streak

Helping Arsenal with a brace to come from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge

But Burnely brough Arsenal down... Ending the young Guns impressive Carling Cup run

Next up a win in the Premier League... But Arsenal were convincingly beaten in the Champions League by FC Porto. But despite that defeat Arsenal made it to the knockout stages

Another draw... And then another one at Emirates. Which was to be the last game of Fabregas before 4 months out injured

A win nearly came... But Villa came back from 2-0 down to snatch a draw. 4th place seemed all but Villa's now

Gallas finally got us the win. 1st win in four games

van Persie kept Arsenal's flag flying in the FA Cup helping Arsenal overcome Plymouth

Sweet revenge at Hull

Nothing could make Arsenal break the deadlock at Cardiff. The FA Cup encounter ended 0-0

van Persie helped avoid defeat with a late stunner at Goodison Park. But it was the first of a string of disappointing results

Cardiff replay... And Eduardo returned

And it wasn't an ordinary return. He pioneered Arsenal to a 4-0 thrashing; with himself grabbing a brace

van Persie set up a win in the first leg of Champions League round of 16 first leg

5th consecutive Premier League draw as Fulham held Arsenal 0-0 at the Emirates

Arsenal needed a side rock bottom in the Premier League table to end their poor run

The impressive FA Cup run continued with two goal of the season contenders by Vela and Eduardo

The Gunners defeated Roma on penalties to make it to the quarter finals

Arshavin got his first goal for the club as Arsenal ripped Blackburn apart 4-0

Gallas and van Persie scored... And Arsenal made it to the FA Cup semi finals

But Fabregas committed a 'crime' after the match according to Phil Brown

The wonderful form continued. 3-1 at St. James Park

4th place seemed guaranteed now

Adebayor's acrobatics got a vital scoring draw in the away leg of the the Champions League quarter final

Arshavin's brilliant form continued... So did Arsenal's

And Arsenal made it to the Champions League semi finals

The FA Cup run ended at Wembley... Drogba did it

Arsene Wenger must have felt like banging his head on the wall. His decision not to start Arshavin and Nasri proved costly

And Arshavin made Wenger regret that decision even more by scoring 4 goals at Anfield in the match of the season. It ended 4-4

Defeat at Old Trafford. But Almunia's heroics kept the scoreline down

A very young side went to Fratton Park but came back with a 3-0 win. Vela getting his first Premier League goal

But Arsenal lost at Emirates and said goodbye to their Champions League hopes

Chelsea brought about Arsenal's 4th defeat of the season at the Emirates

United played with a back 10 and held Arsenal to a 0-0 at Old Trafford

But Arsenal made sure the season ended on a high. 4-1 against Stoke

Lap of gratitude...

We love Arsene

And Arsene loves us!