Premier League Archives: 08/2021

Former referee Chris Foy has used his Mail on Sunday column to defend Calum Chambers being punched in the face in the lead up to Manchester City’s second goal.

Mikel Arteta has said that he is ‘angry’ about Granit Xhaka’s red card because of similar challenges not being punished in that way against Arsenal.

Join Stephen Bradley as he reviews Arsenal’s miserable 5-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday.

It’s one thing losing to a top side, but it’s quite another to do it in the manner Arsenal managed at Manchester City on Saturday afternoon.

Pep Guardiola has backed his former student to turn things around in a press conference answer that is a little bit ridiculous and a lot over the top.

Arsenal were thoroughly humiliated on Saturday at Manchester City, losing 5-0 with 10 men, but one player stunk up the place more than the others – and it wasn’t Granit Xhaka.

Hector Bellerin, Kieran Tierney, and Bukayo Saka are among those available for selection against Manchester City, after shaking off injuries.

After a big League Cup win, Arsenal need to carry that momentum into the Premier League. Let’s take a look at our predicted Arsenal lineup to face Manchester City.

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne won’t be involved against Arsenal this weekend, according to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez.

Help us Martin Odegaard, you’re our only hope: This week, we try to see what lessons can be learned from Chelsea, where our signings fit and ask is Mari the new Cygan?

Arsenal’s defeat to Chelsea saw them end the weekend in the relegation places with no points from two games, stuck in 19th, but when were they last actually relegated?

Ben White has been ruled out of Arsenal’s game against Manchester City while Kieran Tierney is a doubt but Gabriel Martinelli should be ok.

It was a disappointing first home league game of the season for Arsenal, as they fell to a 2-0 defeat to current Champions League holders Chelsea in the Premier League.

Pablo Mari’s pathetic attempts to deal with Romelu Lukaku earned him the special attention of Arsenal fans on Twitter. Some was over the top, some, however, was absolutely hilarious.

Mikel Arteta insists that Arsenal fans know what he is trying to do and if they say they don’t then they have ulterior motives.

Arsenal did not enjoy a good afternoon against Chelsea and while Pablo Mari is facing the wrath of most Arsenal fans, he was far from alone in having an absolute stinker.

Arsenal crashed to a 2-0 home defeat against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon but they will no doubt be more concerned about the injuries picked up by Kieran Tierney and Gabriel Martinelli.

Ben White was ruled out for Arsenal’s derby Premier League clash against Chelsea on Sunday, after a reported absence from training.

Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates this weekend in what seems to be a massive task for Mikel Arteta and his men.

This week, Matthew is joined by Paul and Brentford fan and host of the Sustainababble podcast (@thebabblewagon) Dave Powell (@powellds) to run the rule over any remaining Arsenal pre-season optimism evaporating on day one.