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.

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Is it Arsenal? Opta Supercomputer picks new Premier League winner after Liverpool stumble

Arsenal lead the Premier League, but a supercomputer favours Man City. Can the Gunners defy the odds and win their first title in 20 years?
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: A general view outside the stadium as a rainbow branded Premier League logo in support of the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign can be seen ahead of the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 06, 2020 in London, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal could have extra celebration against Tottenham

Can Arsenal win the derby, seal St. Totteringham's Day, AND push for the title? Fans are buzzing about the epic possibilities.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team’s victory during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s goal difference – a nightmare for rivals

Arsenal's incredible goal difference isn't just impressive, it's a key factor in their title challenge. Learn why it gives them the edge.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on April 6, 2024. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal vowing to learn from last season’s mistakes

Arsenal reclaim top spot in the Premier League after a convincing win! Can Bukayo Saka and his team learn from last season's mistakes and hold off challenges from Liverpool and Manchester City?
PORTO, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 21: Declan Rice of Arsenal reacts, as he wipes his face with his shirt, during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between FC Porto and Arsenal FC at Estadio do Dragao on February 21, 2024 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Which Arsenal players are at risk of yellow-card suspensions?

As we approach the business end of the season, let's look at the Arsenal players at risk of a yellow-card suspension in the Premier League or Champions League.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

This is art: Amazing image captures the spirit of Arsenal’s win over Brighton

Arsenal crush Brighton, but it's a single photo of Havertz's goal that has fans buzzing. See the image and Arteta's post-match praise.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, embraces Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, prior to the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Arteta on 2 crucial elements for Arsenal’s title charge

Arsenal's title push relies on a strong defence and a winning attitude, says Arteta. Can they maintain clean sheets and score consistently?

Building an intimidation factor: Is Arsenal developing an “Invincible” aura?

Is Arsenal creating an "Invincible" aura like their legendary squad? Arteta suggests their dominance might have a psychological impact on opponents. Will this intimidation factor influence the title race?
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, embraces Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, prior to the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arteta wary of Brighton despite Arsenal’s unbeaten run

Arsenal travel to Brighton in a crucial Premier League match. Arteta wary of Brighton's form under De Zerbi. Can Arsenal maintain their unbeaten run?
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal sweat over Saka fitness for crucial Brighton clash

Will Bukayo Saka be fit for Arsenal's crucial Premier League clash against Brighton? The Gunners face an anxious wait as their star winger undergoes a late fitness test. Find out the latest updates and what it means for Arsenal's title challenge.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) watches as Arsenal's English defender #04 Ben White takes a throw-in during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north-west England on February 17, 2024. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal get 2 nominations for Premier League awards

Arsenal celebrating double nominations! White in contention for Player of the Month & Arteta up for Manager award. See why & cast your vote for White.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Gabriel of Arsenal reacts ahead of a free kick during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Luton Town at Emirates Stadium on April 03, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

How Arsenal’s tactical tweaks led to comfortable win over Luton Town

Unpacking Arsenal's 2-0 win against Luton Town! Dive into their innovative tactics, relentless pressing, and how they secured 3 points to stay atop the Premier League.
Arsenal's English midfielder #10 Emile Smith Rowe (R) controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Luton Town at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 3, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Fringe players shine as Arsenal maintain title charge

Arteta shuffles the pack! Explore how Arsenal's fringe players impressed in a 2-0 win over Luton. Rotation key in title race? Get analysis & quotes.
LUTON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Luton inspired by Arsenal defeat, aiming to repeat ‘heroics’

Luton Town travel to Arsenal with renewed confidence, crediting their December fightback as a turning point. Can they repeat their heroics and secure Premier League survival?
Zafar Iqbal (right) with Gabriel Martinelli during Arsenal's match against Sheffield United (Photo via Sky Sports and Chris Davison)

Arsenal team news: Arteta positive on squad fitness ahead of Luton clash

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides a positive update on squad fitness ahead of the Luton Town clash. Injury news on Saka, Martinelli, and Timber. Can the Gunners stay in the title race?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Erling Haaland of Manchester City is challenged by William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Breakdown: The Arsenal masterclass that shut down Man City’s attack

Stephen Bradley dissects Arsenal's tactical masterclass against Manchester City. Learn how Arsenal's high press and compact defence frustrated City's attack.
LUTON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after Gabriel Jesus scores the teams second goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury updates inc Saka, Martinelli and Timber as Luton without 8+

Arsenal return home to face Luton Town in the Premier League. Can the Gunners maintain their title charge or will Luton cause an upset? Team news, key players, and prediction.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Only 3 teams had managed what Arsenal did to Pep Guardiola this season

Arsenal secured a historic 0-0 draw against Manchester City, shutting them out for the second time this season. This puts them in elite company and strengthens their own title hopes.
Manchester City's English midfielder #10 Jack Grealish (L) fights for the ball with Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba stars as Arsenal frustrate Man City in title race clash

Arsenal held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw at the Etihad, ending City's home scoring streak and boosting their own title hopes. William Saliba's commanding performance earned him Player of the Match.
Manchester City's English midfielder Jack Grealish (L) vies with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (R) during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester City star sends strong warning to Arsenal

Jack Grealish warns Arsenal ahead of their Premier League title clash! City's star highlights Etihad dominance and unwavering title hunger. Can Arsenal breach the fortress and maintain their lead?
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Kyle Walker of Manchester City applauds fans during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Man City’s injury ‘crisis’: Key players out for Arsenal clash

Man City's title hopes hit by injuries! Walker, Stones confirmed out for Arsenal clash. De Bruyne, Ederson doubtful. Can Guardiola find solutions to overcome injury crisis?
Jurrien Timber in training with the Arsenal first team (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Jurrien Timber ‘very close’ and could be in Arsenal squad for Manchester City

Jurrien Timber is now very close to making the Arsenal squad, and he's not even completely out of contention for Manchester City on Sunday.
In this composite image a comparison has been made between Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal. Manchester City and Arsenal meet in a Premier League fixture on June 17,2020 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** PIRAEUS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arteta gives Arsenal injury update

Arsenal face Man City in a Premier League title showdown! Arteta talks about his admiration for Guardiola, squad fitness, and the impact of the international break. Can Arsenal win again? Get all the pre-match news!
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Manchester City sweat over 2 players for Arsenal clash

Key injuries threaten to disrupt both Man City and Arsenal ahead of their crucial Premier League clash. Will Walker and Stones recover for City? Can Arsenal exploit their defensive frailties?
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 17, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Arsenal sweat on 3 injuries ahead of Manchester City clash

Arsenal will be sweating on the fitness status of three of their starters ahead of Sunday's Manchester City clash.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND: Ashley Cole congratulates Sol Campbell, the goal scorer at the end of the Barclays Premiership match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park on December 19, 2004. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

1 former Gunner included in Hall of Fame with 2 more nominated

Former Arsenal defender Ashley Cole has been included in the Premier League Hall of Fame, with two other former Gunners nominated.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Kyle Walker of England speaks with Gareth Southgate, Manager of England, after leaving the pitch after picking up an injury during the international friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Manchester City star pulls out of international duty with injury

Kyle Walker's injury on international duty has forced him to pull out of the England squad, with a game against Arsenal coming up on Sunday.
Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (L) vies with Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Fitness concerns mount for Guardiola as Arsenal await

Arsenal travel to Man City with a chance to exploit injuries to De Bruyne, Haaland, and Ederson. Will these key players be fit for the crucial clash?
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players in Most Valuable Premier League XI

4 Gunners stars make the Premier League's most valuable XI. See who made the list here
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates his team's first goal, an own-goal scored by Sven Botman of Newcastle United (not pictured), during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal face toughest run-in in Premier League title race, says Opta

Can Arsenal hold onto their Premier League lead? Data suggests they face the toughest remaining fixtures. See Opta's analysis of the title race run-in for Arsenal, City & Liverpool.
Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella (R) vies with Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on October 21, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s financial losses dwarf Arsenal’s as Gunners show signs of progress

Chelsea's financial losses overshadow Arsenal's, highlighting the Gunners' improving financial position and strategic focus.
Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp attends a press conference at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, north-west England on February 20, 2023, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match against Real Madrid. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

How Friday’s European draws affect Arsenal’s Premier League rivals

Arsenal's Premier League rivals now all know who they're facing in the next round of European competition, following Friday's draws.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on May 28, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal now ‘ready’ for Premier League challenge says angry pundit

Roy Keane believes Arsenal are ready for the challenge this season, and they don't look likely to fade away from the title race.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal celebrates after teammate Kai Havertz (not pictured) scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on March 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Ramsdale makes statement after Brentford error

Aaron Ramsdale has admitted Saturday's game wasn't easy for him in a social media post praising his teammates after the Brentford win.
Brentford's Nathan Collins (L) remonstrates with Referee Robert Jones during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 9, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Furious Brentford players involved in Arsenal tunnel confrontation

A number of Brentford players were involved in a furious confrontation in the tunnel after their defeat to Arsenal, according to a report.

Ex-ref says Brentford got lucky with decisions in Arsenal clash

Brentford were lucky not to concede a penalty against Arsenal and the referee made the correct decisions on Kai Havertz, according to former referee Dermot Gallagher.
Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz (r) celebrates scoring the team's second goal WITH Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 9, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players in Teams of the Week for Brentford win

Two Arsenal players made it into both the BBC and the WhoScored Teams of the Week after Saturday's win over Brentford.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and teammates warm up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 9, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal still rated outsiders to win Premier League despite being top

League leaders Arsenal are still the outsiders to win the Premier League among the top-three teams, according to a report.
Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 9, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Surprising stats driving Arsenal’s title charge as Telegraph tip Liverpool to win league

Arsenal's firepower and consistency on full display! Late Havertz winner, Rice's transformation, and surprise stats behind Gunners' success.
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (L) and Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) look on during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Guardiola starts Arsenal mind games after Liverpool draw

Pep Guardiola's mind games ahead of Arsenal's trip to Manchester City have already started, with the manager praising the Gunners on Sunday.