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.

Mesut Ozil is better than all of you – post-QPR reactions

Another midweek match, another chance for hilarity avoided. In addition to our extensive pre-match coverage of the game, we've got our writers together for a short...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Arsenal predicted starting lineup v Hull

Another weekend, another game, another chance to get a predicted lineup completely wrong.

Five things we learned from Arsenal’s nervy win over Southampton

The Premier League returned this weekend and with it, a healthy dose of Arsenal-induced heart attacks. Here's what we learned from Arsenal's 2-1 win over Southampton
Arsene Wenger

Wenger challenges Chelsea to continue unbeaten run

Arsene Wenger has praised Chelsea on their nine-game winning streak but can they continue?

Full-strength Chelsea team to face Arsenal this weekend

After some classic Jose Mourinho 'umm'ing and 'ahh'ing, is has been - shockingly - declared that Chelsea's Diego Costa will face the Gunners this...

Laws of the game – proof Alonso should have been sent off against Arsenal

The Chelsea game on Saturday was another typical example of a referee bottling a decision. You have to ask - why do they regularly fail...

The man in the middle – Lee Mason

Lee Mason will take charge of Arsenal's game against Hull at the KC on Monday. The referee, who has issued fewer cards than any other...

Two for the price of one – referee review

So how did both the referees get on during Arsenal's game against West Ham?

Video – Walcott presents Ozil with his MOTM award

Mesut Ozil and Theo Walcott spoke to the press after Arsenal's demolition of Aston Villa and Theo presented the German with his MOTM award.

Result: Arsenal 0 Stoke with money 0

Arsenal couldn't break down a stubborn Chelsea defence on Sunday afternoon and saw their winning run come to an end with a 0-0 draw. In...

Walcott will start – Arsenal predicted lineup v West Ham

Trying to second guess Arsene Wenger's team selection this season has been a pain in the arse but we keep trying anyway.

Arsenal player ratings v Stoke – Ozil, Ox & Alexis shine as Iwobi proves...

Arsenal never really got out of 2nd gear against Stoke because they didn't have to.

Wenger: Arsenal will buy, but not yet

Arsene Wenger was his usual, tip-lipped self at his press conference on Friday ahead of his side's game against Manchester United on Sunday. With reports...
Shkodran Mustafi

Mustafi’s rookie mistake, should learn from Tottenham man

Shkodran Mustafi’s debut performance for Arsenal came in for some criticism in parts of the media after he made the mistake of actually playing football unlike Danny Rose who was named in the Team of the Week despite not playing a single minute.

The man in the middle Arsenal 2 Leicester 1 referee review

Find out how did Mike Jones did even worse than we predicted during Arsenal v Leicester.

Thierry Henry: Lehmann would have grabbed Clichy by the neck

Former Gunner, Thierry Henry, was seemingly furious with a couple of Manchester City's players following their 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad.

Arsenal board need to remove Wenger contract offer

Arsenal were a total shambles against Crystal Palace on Monday night.
Arsenal predicted lineup

Arsenal predicted XI v Sunderland

With Nacho Monreal, Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla all a doubt for the Sunderland game and Granit Xhaka still banned, how will Arsenal line up on Saturday?

Arsene Wenger gives his verdict on Lucas and Mustafi debuts

Arsene Wenger admitted that both Lucas and Shkodran Mustafi were 'surprised' by the pace and commitment of the Premier League but has back the duo to adapt.
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal lineup v West Brom

It’s Boxing Day and our lighter-than-usual festive schedule kicks off against West Brom, so how will Arsenal line up?
Arsenal player ratings

Arsenal player ratings v Burnley as Gunners get lucky

Arsenal squeezed home against Burnley with a last minute goal we possibly, maybe, didn't quite deserve, so how did the players do?

Rosicky + Walcott to start – Arsenal predicted lineup v QPR

How's back and who misses out? We try to guess what Wenger will do.

Stat: Granit Xhaka committed most fouls in Premier League

To Arsenal fans' surprise, Granit Xhaka didn't start against Liverpool but when he came on with 24 minutes left to play, he made his mark on the game.

Wenger admits Arsenal fortunate with Ospina and Oscar

David Ospina killed Oscar. Well, he didn't really, but he did clatter him hard enough for the Chelsea man to need to go to hospital,...

Arsenal predicted lineup v Leicester

Arsenal look to put the weekend's disappointment behind them when they welcome Leicester to the Emirates, so how will they line up?
during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Swansea City at Emirates Stadium on October 15, 2016 in London, England.

Wenger’s hails Ozil and Walcott after Swansea win

Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Swansea on Saturday afternoon was more nervy than it needed to be, especially with Theo Walcott netting two first-half goals.

Arsenal Player ratings v Aston Villa

Arsenal swatted Aston Villa aside, but how did the players do on an individual basis and who was the man of the match?
Arsenal predicted lineup

Granit Xhaka to start – Arsenal predicted XI v Bournemouth

This is it, this is going to be the weekend when Granit Xhaka finally gets a start for Arsenal.

Wenger confirms Arsenal plans to buy

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Tuesday ahead of Arsenal's game in hand against Sunderland on Wednesday night. As we get ever closer to...
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De Gea likely to return against Arsenal

Louis van Gaal has admitted that David de Gea is likely to return to action against Arsenal on Sunday. The United shotstopper has been out...

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 captain picks out Manchester United dangerman

Per Mertesacker is already focused on Manchester united after the disappointment of Monday's night's defeat at the hands of Swansea. Hoping to repeat their FA...

Player ratings: Cazorla (almost) saves the day for Arsenal v Liverpool

It's started! Did you miss it? Theo tripping over the ball in front of the goal? Coquelin living on the edge of a red card for 60 minutes? So exciting!
Arsenal v Southampton

Mustafi ‘feeling great’ after playing in front of Arsenal fans

Shkodran Mustafi was delighted with the win against Southampton and his first chance to play in front of the Arsenal home crowd after he made his debut on Saturday.

Life is a lemon and I want my Szczesny back

We look at why Wojciech Szczesny, whatever his crimes, simply must return to the Arsenal first team ahead of the weekend's game against Everton.

Player ratings: Walcott, Ramsey and Alexis all fail to show up against Manchester United

A strong Arsenal lineup failed to capitalise on Manchester United's lack of fit first team players and got humiliated by a gang of youngsters. As...
Granit Xhaka v Bournemouth

Player focus: Granit Xhaka runs the show

Granit Xhaka finally got a start for Arsenal and he used it to run, pass, tackle, and recover the ball more than any other player.

Giroud shines, others struggle – Arsenal player ratings v Newcastle

Boy, did we get away with that one. We were vaguely acceptable in the first half and when we scored two goals through Olivier Giroud...

Three changes: Arsenal predicted XI v West Brom

Arsenal's final league game of the season sees them 99% sure of an automatic qualification spot for the Champions League. In a discussion with a...

Welbeck: I was a bit annoyed

Danny Welbeck returned to Arsenal side on Sunday with a massive, 95th minute, bang that could well give Arsenal the shove they need towards...