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 - OCTOBER 22: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil ‘proud’ to captain Arsenal playing ‘sexy football’

Mesut Ozil took the captain's armband against Leicester and put in one of the best captains performances anyone could remember.

Arsene Wenger explains why he finally started Lacazette in a big game

Arsene Wenger explained why he finally started his record signing in a big game - because he wanted to make use of Lacazette's link-up play against Tottenham.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta: If Nketiah’s is a red so is Jamie Vardy’s

Arsenal picked up just a point against Leicester as they struggled to hold onto their 1-0 lead after Eddie Nketiah was sent off, but why did Jamie Vardy get away with kicking Mustafi in the head?

The man in the middle – Kevin Friend review

How did Kevin Friend get on in charge of QPR v Arsenal?

Klopp: It’s not just away, it’s away at Arsenal

One of the most frustrating things about Jurgen Klopp is that he is the Liverpool manager which means despite being inclined to like him a lot, we must, MUST force ourselves not to for the good of all that is holy in football.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring the 2nd Arsenal goal with Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on March 11, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Duo dropped and injury impact: Arsenal’s predicted 4-2-3-1 for meaningless Southampton game

Arsenal go into their game on Sunday against Southampton knowing that there is little to play for in this match.
Arsenal player ratings

Player ratings – Nobody above 5 in West Brom shambles

It feels like such a long time since this Arsenal side have actually put in a convincing performance against Premier League opposition.
Arsenal player ratings

Player ratings – Alexis and Xhaka star in win v Bournemouth

Arsenal recorded their first Premier League win of November with a hard fought win against AFC Bournemouth. So how did the players do individually?

Match preview: Arsenal v West Ham

Arsenal gunning for five wins in a row in the league v West Ham on Saturday.

Stats: Bellerin v Monreal – Battle of the Arsenal fullbacks v Hull

We often talk about Hector Bellerin’s ability to get up and down the flank but often, we leave Nacho Monreal out of that conversation.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Players of Arsenal huddle together 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)

6 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week for 6-0 Sheffield United win

After Arsenal's 6-0 win over Sheffield United, it was only appropriate that six players made it into the various Teams of the Week.

Six things we learned from Arsenal’s roller coaster clash against Liverpool

Arsenal someone managed to earn a point against Liverpool despite being 2-0 down at half-time but did we actually learn anything?
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 11, 2018. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)

8 things we learned about Arsenal against Wolves

Arsenal signed off for the latest international break with a lucky draw against Wolves to extend their unbeaten run to 16 and their winless run to 3.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, interacts with Oleksandr Zinchenko of Arsenal following defeat after the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on February 04, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Arsenal star had to be dragged from pitch after Everton defeat

Oleksandr Zinchenko had to be dragged away from the pitch by Mikel Arteta on Saturday, as he tried to engage with Everton players.
The scoreboard displays the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) decision disallowing Arsenal's third goal by Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 27, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Mark Clattenburg: Both VAR calls wrong during Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Former Premier League Mark Clattenburg has said that both VAR decisions at the Emirates were wrong.
Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil prepares to take a freekick during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 15, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

4-11 Arsenal players look set to leave after Manchester City defeat clarifies things

Alexandre Lacazette, Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Lucas Torreira seem unlikely to be Arsenal players this time next year and the decisions made around the Manchester City game seemed to clarify that and a number of others who could go.
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring their side s first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Frank Augstein

Emile Smith Rowe injury update: Arsenal hope it’s nothing major

Emile Smith Rowe was substituted against West Brom on Sunday so what's the latest on his fitness?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Match official Michael Oliver looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Referee named for Arsenal clash with Manchester City

Michael Oliver is set to referee Arsenal's match against Manchester City this weekend, with the Gunners hosting last season's champions on Sunday.

2 Arsenal men feature in top 10 Premier League goalscorers of the decade

Two Arsenal forwards feature in top 10 Premier League goalscorers of last decade but it is Sergio Aguero who is the king.

Woeful Arsenal wave goodbye to lead after lacklustre display v Manchester City

Despite only losing by 2-1, Arsenal's performance against Manchester City was one of their worst of the season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on December 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Gabriel Martinelli discusses Arsenal’s tight win over Wolves

Gabriel Martinelli reflects on Arsenal's resilience in their 2-1 win over Wolves, highlighting the unpredictability of the Premier League.
Mesut Ozil

Wenger confirms Arsenal tactics for Liverpool with Ozil key

Arsenal are going to Liverpool to control the match and play their usual game – there will be no bus-parking at Anfield.

Arsene Wenger gives his verdict on finally beating Jose Mourinho

Arsene Wenger met with Sky Sports immediately after his side had beaten Manchester United at the Emirates.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arteta targets Premier League title, Champions League qualification not enough

Mikel Arteta aims for Premier League title with Arsenal, stressing that Champions League qualification alone is not enough for his ambitious squad.

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.

Arsenal let their happy out! – Post-Liverpool reactions

Our writers take a look at their pre-match predictions to see how close they got to getting it right.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Huddersfield Town at Emirates Stadium on December 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira makes BBC Team of the Week again

Lucas Torreira was the only Arsenal player to make Garth Crooks' BBC Team of the Week this weekend after the Uruguayan netted his second Arsenal goal with a splendid overhead kick.

Watch: Arsenal denied stonewall penalty at Old Trafford

Arsenal may have been fortunate to leave with a point on Sunday but had Mike Dean given this penalty they could have left with...

Arsenal player ratings: Iwobi and Welbeck dazzle against Everton

Arsenal finally put in a performance to be proud of in our 2-0 win away to Everton. From the first minute we were electric and...
Match Referee Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Gylfi Sigurdsson of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal replaced by Bournemouth as side with most yellow cards

After sitting on top of the table all season, Arsenal have finally dropped down a place as referees move Bournemouth to the top of the yellow card table.
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal FC at John Smith's Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

3 reasons Unai Emery got it right at Huddersfield

The Arsene Wenger era at Arsenal was all about the style of play, often at the expense of tactical flexibility. Unai Emery has been the exact opposite.
Burnley v Arsenal Premier League Martin Odegaard of Arsenal winks to fans following the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley Copyright: Russell Hart

Arsenal in weird injury situation ahead of Tottenham showdown

Arsenal head into their six-pointer against Spurs on Sunday without a single player injured or suspended in a sure sign the world could be about to end.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mesut to make miraculous recovery: Predicted 3-4-2-1 line-up v Bournemouth

Considering Arsene Wenger only has about five players to pick his starting XI from on Sunday, it's actually pretty easy to guess who he'll choose.
Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp (L) embraces Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2023. - The match ended 2-2. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Injury blow for Liverpool ahead of crunch Arsenal clash

Liverpool faces a mix of injury concerns ahead of their crucial Premier League match against Arsenal, with updates on key players' fitness.

Wenger aims to keep Arsenal puzzle in one piece v West Ham

Arsene Wenger compared the current Arsenal team to a jigsaw ahead of our match against West Ham on Saturday.

Everton fans plan mass walkout at Arsenal game

Everton fans are planning a mass walkout on the 27th minute of Monday night's game against Arsenal.

Coquelin: Monaco changed us

Francis Coquelin believes that Moncaco served as a wake-up call to the Gunners and he's not ready to give up the Champions League just yet.

It’s finally over – Arsenal v Aston Villa preview

The end of the season is finally here and we can now say goodbye to all that we have witnessed.

Why are we talking Alexis’ antics and not Leicester red cards?

Arsenal beat Leicester 1-0 at the Emirates thanks to Nacho Monreal but all the talk is about Mike Jones and Alexis Sanchez.

Olivier the Conqueror (of demons)

After a nightmare midweek, we look at how na-na-na-na-Giroud set about winning the fans – and the manager – over.