Arsenal celebrate an early double

Arsenal today clinched a club-record sponsorship deal and a psychological victory over Manchester United in the Premiership race.

The club has signed a two-year deal with mobile communications company O2 that is worth at least £10million, with a further option for another two years.

Arsenal will also receive a share of revenue from a joint venture with O2, who used to be known as BT Cellnet, to provide communication services to fans.

Meanwhile, the club has won its battle with United over the date for the Premiership showdown at Old Trafford.

The game will take place on Arsenal's preferred date of 8 May.

United wanted the match played a day earlier but Arsenal insisted on more time to recover from the FA Cup Final on 4 May.

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