Arsenal have confirmed William Gallas will remain as captain for the new season.

The 30-year-old French defender skippered the Gunners last term and has been chosen for the job again, ahead of potential contenders such as Cesc Fabregas.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: 'If he plays, he will be captain.

'If he does not play, it will be somebody else. But William will be the club captain, yes.'