Premier League

The English Premier League (EPL) is the top professional football league in England. It is contested by 20 teams, and the winner is crowned the English champion. The EPL is widely considered to be one of the strongest and most competitive football leagues in the world, and it attracts many of the best players from around the globe. The league is contested over the course of a season, usually from August to May, and each team plays 38 games. The team that finishes at the top of the league at the end of the season is crowned the champion, while the bottom three teams are relegated to the second tier of English football, the EFL Championship. The EPL is known for its passionate fans and intense rivalries, and it is widely followed and broadcast around the world.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Fabio Vieira of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal goalscorer confirms the birth of his child

The reasoning behind Fabio Vieira's goal celebration has been revealed, with the player confirming the birth of his son.
Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on January 26, 2021. (Photo by Frank Augstein / POOL / AFP)

Episode 273: Strengthening Arsenal’s squad and focussing on the Premier League

In this week's edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, we look back on the double header at Southampton, discuss selection options and welcome the new loan arrivals.
Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Willian (L) shakes hands with Arsenal's Spanish first-team manager Mikel Arteta (R) after coming off substituted during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on September 12, 2020. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS / POOL / AFP)

Willian to start: How will Arsenal line up vs West Ham?

Arsenal take on West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, looking to build on their opening-day victory over Fulham.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Club demands may make season wrap-up plan unworkable

The specific demands of Premier League clubs could make the current season wrap-up plan unworkable, according to some travel management higher-ups.

Bellerín focus: The Premier League’s best young just gets better

How good can Héctor Bellerín become? Right now our young fullback is just 20 years of age, yet he’s already packed the bags of a...

Opposition preview: Burnley

Arsenal travel to Burnley on Saturday for what is likely to be a tougher game than the one they faced last weekend against Liverpool.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea and Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal embrace after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Koscielny and Bellerin make Teams of the Week

Laurent Koscielny made Garth Crook’s BBC Team of the Week as well as Jamie Redknapp’s Daily Mail team while Hector Bellerin also made an appearance.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 26, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta names 3 things Arsenal needed to beat West Ham

Arsenal returned to Premier League action on Boxing Day, coming from behind to beat West Ham at the Emirates and after the game Mikel Arteta highlighted three things the players showed on the pitch that helped them do that.
Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (C) is fouled for a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on May 12, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mark Clattenburg wouldn’t have given ‘defining’ Tottenham penalty

Former referee, Mark Clattenburg, says that he wouldn't have given Spurs the penalty Paul Tierney awarded on Thursday night and pondered why we never see that sort of thing given in other games.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Match Referee Mike Dean shows the Yellow card during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Tottenham close on Arsenal at top of Premier League Yellow Card table

Arsenal retain their place at the top of the Premier League Yellow card table as Tottenham closed the gap this weekend.

He’s learning: Unai Emery calls on fans to support Granit Xhaka

Unai Emery has called on supporters to get off the Granit Xhaka's back, clearly unaware that the Swiss midfielder is attracting a lot of negative energy that would otherwise be sent Unai Emery's direction.
Antonio Conte Arsene Wenger

Conte seeking revenge against Arsenal when he should say ‘thank you’

Conte seeking revenge against Arsenal when he should say ‘thank you’ to them for helping to get their title charge on track.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal shoots and misses during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Why Lacazette’s chances against Spurs were harder than they looked

Alexandre Lacazette had Arsenal's two best chances against Tottenham, but they were more difficult than fans seemed to realise.

Arsenal predicted 3-4-3 lineup v Liverpool: Alexis back but Bellerin dropped

Arsenal travel to Anfield for a game not many fans are feeling too optimistic about, but how will they line up?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal return to red and white v Palace

Arsenal will return to good old fashioned red and white for the visit of Crystal Palace.

Player focus: Alex Iwobi proves to be Arsenal’s only bright spark

They say that 'absence makes the heart grow fonder'. If Sunday's showing was anything to go by, Arsenal fans should be praying to whichever deity that they have faith in that Alex Iwobi doesn't disappear anytime soon.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

“He’s fully prepared”: Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal starter vs Brentford

Mikel Arteta has all but confirmed that Aaron Ramsdale will start for Arsenal against Brentford on Saturday, with David Raya ineligible.

Alexis transfer talk, Conte’s ‘passion’ & more: 5 things Arsenal fans can expect from...

Arsenal face Chelsea for the second time this season after drawing 0-0 at Stamford Bridge back in September and it's hard to know what to expect.
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal embraces his coaching staff following his sides victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Date, time, TV channels: First 5 Arsenal fixtures confirmed

Arsenal have confirmation on their first five fixtures of the Premier League and FA Cup restart, after a few minor changes to yesterday's reports.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (C) celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on August 20, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal players sing Saliba song in dressing room

William Saliba put in yet another brilliant performance this weekend, capping it all with a spectacular goal as he was serenaded by Arsenal fans with a chant the players are now joining in with.

Best tweets as Arsenal return with great display against West Ham

Arsenal got back to winning ways against West Ham at the Emirates in an exciting match which showcased some actual football from the Gunners.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City and Mikel Arteta, Assistant Coach of Manchester City applaud fans during the Manchester City Teams Celebration Parade on May 20, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aubameyang: We’re in shape, fresh and ready for City

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says Arsenal are ready to face Manchester City when the Premier League restarts next week, although he's not sure what impact playing in front of an empty stadium will have.
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe is fouled, just outside the penalty area after a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on February 28, 2021. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / AFP)

Leicester 15 fouls, 2 yellows, Arsenal 3 fouls, 1 yellow

Against Leicester, Arsenal once again found that their opponents can foul with relative impunity while the Gunners are punished almost immediately.
Mike Dean

Does Mike Dean get too many Arsenal v Tottenham games?

When the news was announced that Mike Dean would referee Arsenal’s game against Spurs this weekend, the first thought that popped into my head was ‘why always Dean?’

Why Arsenal missed Cazorla and Xhaka against Middlesbrough

Mohamed Elneny and Francis Coquelin completed the most passes during Arsenal's 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough but, even so, the Gunners missed Santi Cazorla and Granit Xhaka massively.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal celebrates following their side's victory in the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on November 12, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

‘Bumper’ over Manchester City ‘means nothing’ says jubilant Aaron Ramsdale

Aaron Ramsdale is not getting carried away as Arsenal go into the World Cup break five points ahead of Manchester City saying that having a 'a bit of a bumper' 'means nothing really'.
Arsenal player ratings

Player ratings v Everton: Ozil is the nuts as Arsenal head to the Europa...

Well it had to happen sometime, didn’t it? You win the lottery 20 years in a row, there’s going to come a time when your ticket is a dud.
Referee Stuart Atwell (L) shows a red card to Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (R) to send him off for fouling Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on January 21, 2020. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Arsenal referee for Leeds United game added to FIFA list

Stuart Atwell will take charge of Arsenal vs Leeds United after being added to the FIFA List for along with others who will make your head hurt.

Wenger hails Arsenal mental strength 4 times after Manchester City draw

Arsene Wenger hailed his side’s mental strength after they managed to grab a draw against Manchester City.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Bernd Leno of Arsenal gathers the ball during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno confident of top 4 finish before latest moronic Arsenal display

Before Wolves, Bernd Leno believed Arsenal could finish in the top four despite there only being a handful of games left and Arsenal being unable to stop playing like morons.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (C) celebrates after a shot from Arsenal's Italian midfielder Jorginho ends up in the net, rebounding off Aston Villa's Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for an own-goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 18, 2023. - Arsenal won the game 4-2. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal analyst ejected after Aston Villa nerd-off

Arsenal’s Premier League victory against Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon was marred by an angry confrontation between members of the coaching staff from both sides.

Why wasn’t West Ham’s goal against Arsenal ruled out?

At first glance, West Ham United's opening goal against Arsenal on Thursday night appeared to be out of play, so why wasn't it ruled out?

How Arsenal fans should treat Cesc on his return

There's nothing more that football fans love, than drama. In last week's fixture between the league leaders and the team in third place, much was...

In full: Arsene Wenger post-Chelsea press conference

Arsene Wenger met with the press after his side's 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday at the Emirates. The boss spoke about the how he...

Arsenal player ratings v Leicester City

Arsenal struggled against Leicester City on Tuesday night, so how did the players rate?

Wilshere: That could be a big point

Jack Wilshere has seen the silver lining in Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad.

Kane explains mood in Tottenham dressing room after Arsenal draw

Harry Kane believes Tottenham had Arsenal where they wanted them but blew their chance on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta lauds unique relationship with the Arsenal crowd

Mikel Arteta is proud that the Arsenal crowd are sticking with the team, despite some bumps in the road this season so far.
Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 17, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Havertz explains Arsenal made “some adjustments” at half-time against Brighton

Kai Havertz discusses Arsenal's tactical changes at half-time during their match against Brighton, leading to a decisive 2-0 victory.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

They never learn: Lucas Moura certain Spurs will beat Arsenal

Tottenham's Lucas Moura believes Spurs will beat Arsenal on Sunday despite being unable to beat Newcastle at home.