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.

Atkinson horror show highlights desperate need for change

After a poor display from Martin Atkinson in Arsenal's win over Sunderland, our resident laws-of-the-game expert, got a little bit worked up...

In focus: Jack Wilshere’s return

Jack Wilshere made his return from injury on Monday night, coming on as a second half substitute for Aaron Ramsey. Getting 25 minutes under his...

Liverpool no match for rampant Gunners

There are some days that remind you why we love football. Days when the torture of watching Arsenal all becomes worth it. Saturday was one of...

How Arsenal showed a sign of things to come vs Chelsea

In this episode of Daily Cannon's Tactics Board, we pour over Arsenal's 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and wonders what long-term ramifications we can draw from it.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Francis Coquelin (R) of Arsenal is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver (L) during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on March 5, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Huge passion and agitated emotion but Champions League our priority says Wenger

Arsene Wenger has warned his Arsenal stars to keep their cool when they face bitter rivals Tottenham as the heated north London derby returns to Wembley for the first time in 25 years.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard gives Chelsea injury update for Arsenal clash

Marcos Alonso should return in time to face Arsenal but Reece James won't, according to Chelsea boss Frank Lampard in an injury update.

Tactics: How Arsenal got back on track against Chelsea and Manchester United

In this edition of the Tactics Board, Stephen Bradley returns to recap a rather eventful few weeks for Arsenal Football Club, in his own intuitive style.
Andre Marriner

Andre Marriner to take charge of Arsenal v Crystal Palace

Andre Marriner will take charge of Arsenal v Crystal Palace on Sunday at the Emirates and Arsenal fans will be hoping that he offers a bit more protection than he did the last time he refereed an Arsenal game.

Wenger refuses to discuss Szczesny – Southampton fallout

Wojciech Szczensy was largely culpable for both Arsenal goals as they lost 2-0 at Southampton on New Year’s Day. Charging out of his goal as...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Newcastle player Alexander Isak reacts after injury forces him to leave the field during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United FC and Borussia Dortmund at St. James Park on October 25, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

7 Newcastle players ruled out of Arsenal clash

Alexander Isak and Sven Botman have both been ruled out of Newcastle United's match against Arsenal this week, as the host's injury list grows.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on May 20, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arteta ponders Arsenal’s missed Premier League opportunity

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, reflects on their Premier League campaign after defeat to Nottingham Forest, ending their title aspirations.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 6, 2019. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

Unai Emery on Sheffield United plus match stats and team news

Unai Emaery is expecting a tough trip on Monday night as he gets ready to set his team up like they are 15th in the league and not their opponents.
The Emirates Stadium as the exterior artwork is removed (Photo via u/rjbao on Reddit)

Arsenal v Newcastle kick-off time moved for broadcasters

The kick-off time for Arsenal's game against Newcastle United at the Emirates which is due to be the first game of 2023 has been moved by 15 minutes to accommodate the wishes of broadcasters.

Lacazette’s alarm call + 9 other things we learned from Arsenal’s Brighton bashing

Arsenal made light work of Brighton at the Emirates on Sunday with a comprehensive 2-0 win, a scoreline that did not accurately reflect the dominance Arsenal showed. So what did we learn?

Ox: No mind-games, let’s just win against Manchester United

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is hoping that the side's win at Old Trafford earlier in the season will help them with their upcoming league match. We all...
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard sends warning to Arsenal rivals

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Result: Mike Dean + The Cheats 2 Arsenal 0

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Arsenal printables

Arsenal 21/22 Premier League fixtures printable wallchart

The Premier League is back and so are our Arsenal fixtures printable wallcharts!
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: David Luiz of Arsenal scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on October 06, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Bournemouth: Arsenal earn 3 points despite making things difficult for themselves

Arsenal made hard work of another home win on Sunday, this time against Bournemouth.
Manchester United's French striker Anthony Martial celebrates scoring their first goal to equalise 1-1 during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 5, 2018. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Mark Clattenburg criticises official, says Manchester United’s goal should have been disallowed

For the second game in a row, Mark Clattenburg believes Arsenal’s opponents benefited from an incorrect call that he found 'disappointing'.
Referee Andre Marriner reacts during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

VAR for Arsenal vs Sheffield United same as for Liverpool defeat

Andre Marriner will be the VAR against Sheffield United at the Emirates on Sunday, his second Arsenal match in a row
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Arsenal v West Brom: Don’t let Pulis pile on the misery

Things already feel bad enough being an Arsenal fan as it is, we certainly don't need Tony Pulis to turn up only to rain on an already soggy parade.
Newcastle United's English striker Dwight Gayle (L) vies with Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on April 15, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Lindsey PARNABY

Arsenal’s bizarre reverso season sees Premier League morph into League Cup

When the Arsenal lineup was announced for their Premier League game at Newcastle on Sunday, I couldn’t help but notice how the Arsenal universe was now in full-on reverso world.

Cazorla set for 100th Premier League appearance

Santi Cazorla will make his 100th Premier League appearance for Arsenal this weekend against Burnley.

A total f-you to Alexis: Arsenal player ratings v Liverpool

Arsenal managed to score three goals in five minutes during their second half against Liverpool but key players not showing up in the first cost them.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrate after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arteta sends message to Aubameyang and Lacazette

Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal's key players need to be contributing more on the goalscoring front, but it's not just them.

Creative talent to return: Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Leicester City

With Mikel Arteta's side returning to Premier League action this weekend, here's our Arsenal predicted lineup vs Leicester City.
Emi Martinez fouling Alexandre Lacazette (Photo via BT Sport)

Alexandre Lacazette and Emi Martinez Twitter spat as Pepe joins in

Lacazette and Martinez had a go at each other on Twitter and Nicolas Pepe joined in on Instagram as Arsenal players show some fight
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal lineup v West Ham – Walcott, Alexis back

After crashing out of the EFL Cup to Southampton midweek, Arsenal are expected to field a very different starting XI against West Ham on Saturday.
TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka and Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) celebrates their team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 7, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal put Stokesque Newcastle in their place

Arsenal claim crucial 2-0 win against Newcastle, keeping their Premier League title hopes alive. Odegaard and Schar's own goal seal victory.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and David Raya of Arsenal embrace at full-time after victory in the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

How David Raya is helping Arsenal build a defensive fortress

Arsenal's David Raya has been unbeatable. Can he stop Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in their Champions League showdown?

Nine things we learned as Arsenal crashed against Liverpool

The season might be new, but the Arsenal story, alas, is not. Here are nine things we learned as Arsenal lost at home to Liverpool

Arsenal save face with draw against Spurs – report

A rollercoaster of a north London derby saw Arsenal take the lead through Aaron Ramsey before allowing Spurs back in before the game finally...
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

13 things I noticed as Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal gives fans hope again

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal faced Bournemouth on Boxing Day and while he didn't get the win his side's performance deserved, there was a lot to be happy about.
Chelsea's Senegalese striker #15 Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor in Burnley, north-west England on October 7, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea striker undergoes surgery ahead of Arsenal match

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson has withdrawn from Senegal's squad due to a wrist injury but is expected to be fit for the London derby against Arsenal on 21 October.

Mignolet explains how he saved Walcott’s penalty…sort of

Simon Mignolet told the Liverpool Echo that they had studied Arsenal’s penalties ahead of the game on Sunday although he wasn’t sure how much it would help given the absence of normal penalty takers on the pitch.

Two changes – Arsenal predicted XI v Everton

How many will Arsene Wenger drop? How many will he stick with? We try to work out what's going on in the manager's mind.
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.

Manchester City set new London record against Tottenham

Manchester City have become the first non-London side to win five consecutive Premier League games against teams from the city.

Wenger praises Leicester but admits Spurs game played a part in performance

Arsenal managed to escape a visit from Leicester with all three points. Here's what the manager thought about the game and why they struggled in the second half.