Arsenal move to Ashburton Grove definately on

Arsenal Football Club has today (Wednesday) reiterated its intention to move into its new Ashburton Grove stadium for the start of the 2006 season.

Uncertainty over the move after problems in raising funds for the £400m project has led to claims that Arsenal was taking a huge risk by pressing ahead with the move.

But a statement by Arsenal directors Ken Friar and Danny Fiszman, the two men in charge of the project, confirmed: "We are totally and utterly committed to Ashburton Grove.

"That cannot be stressed strongly enough. Contrary to press comment, we are not considering any other stadium than Ashburton Grove.

"Our definite plan is to be back at work before the end of the year, which would give us the ability to deliver a stadium for the 2006/2007 season."