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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    Andy Carroll of Newcastle United looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Newcastle United at The King Power Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom.

    Newcastle without Andy Carroll for Arsenal game as doubts hang over others

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    Newcastle's Andy Carroll will not be lining up against Arsenal on Sunday and the Magpies have no clue what the problem is or when he will return.
    Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at The Emirates Stadium in London on January 6, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

    Arsenal predicted lineup vs Newcastle: Kolasinac returns

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    Arsenal face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, after a two-week break from competitive action.
    Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette gestures during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020.

    Arsenal hit 107-year low

    Lee Hurley -
    Arsenal's tally of just six wins all season so far is their lowest in 107 years.
    BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts as he walks off after the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 02, 2020, in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

    Premier League move deadline day again

    Dan Critchlow -
    In their Shareholders' Meeting today, Premier League clubs voted to move the transfer deadline day back to the end of August or start of September.
    An advertisment for Bet365 is shown on the screen during the Carabao Cup Semi Final match between Leicester City and Aston Villa at The King Power Stadium on January 08, 2020 in Leicester, England.

    Premier League determined to resist limit on betting sponsorships

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    The Premier League will reportedly resist any move to ban or limit betting company shirt sponsorship, even as the industry itself offers to consider a voluntary ban shirt and pitchside advertising in a bid to ward off a total ban.

    Burnley to hand debut to new midfielder against Arsenal

    Lee Hurley -
    Burnley will hand a debut to new boy Josh Brownhill against Arsenal on Sunday as Sean Dyche targets three league wins in a row and Mikel Arteta aims to stand up to his bullying tactics.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Hector Bellerin embraces Gabriel Martinelli and Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

    2 standout stars: Arsenal’s January player ratings

    Lee Hurley -
    January was Mikel Arteta's first full month in charge of Arsenal, so how did the players rate?
    BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

    Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Burnley: Aubameyang returns

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    Arsenal face Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday, following the conclusion of the transfer window on Friday.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Referee Mike Dean gestures as he referees his 500th Premier League match during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

    Arsenal treated harshest by officials, Liverpool and Leicester hardly bothered

    Lee Hurley -
    After slipping to second place for a week, Arsenal are back on top of the yellow card table.
    Referee Stuart Atwell (L) shows a red card to Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (R) to send him off for fouling Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on January 21, 2020. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

    Stuart Atwell Arsenal’s worst referee in Premier League

    Lee Hurley -
    Stuart Attwell took charge of Arsenal's game against Chelsea and maintained his record of being Arsenal's worst referee in the Premier League.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Granit Xhaka and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal react after the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

    Bellerin: That’s what’s beautiful as a player

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    Hector Bellerin was naturally happy to see his side come back twice against Chelsea despite playing away from home with 10 men for over an hour and after the game he spoke to the media, including a reporter from Croatia.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Granit Xhaka and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal react after the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

    Daily Mail Chelsea vs Arsenal ratings just made up

    Lee Hurley -
    Arsenal played the majority of their match against Chelsea with just 10 men yet some how the Daily Mail managed to come up with player ratings that just don't make sense.
    Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (L) reacts with Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on January 21, 2020. - The match ended in a draw at 2-2. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

    Arteta: He sacrificed a lot for the team against Chelsea

    Lee Hurley -
    Mikel Arteta picked out Alexandre Lacazette for special praise after Arsenal's battling 2-2 draw at Chelsea with just 10-men.
    Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (R) celebrates with Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka after scoring the equalising goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on January 21, 2020. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

    Arsenal player ratings vs Chelsea: Youngsters star again

    Dan Critchlow -
    10-man Arsenal earned a relatively meaningless point with a hugely meaningful performance to come from behind twice to draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

    Arsenal player ratings vs Sheffield United: Saka stars

    DailyCannon -
    Here are our player ratings as Arsenal drew 1-1 with high-flying Sheffield United on Saturday, in a game they could and should have won.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Referee Mike Dean in action on his 500th Premier League match during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

    Mike Dean robbed Arsenal in October against Sheffield United too

    Lee Hurley -
    When Arsenal played Sheffield United back in October, 76% of fans believed Mike Dean robbed us of a penalty, something he did again when the sides met this weekend.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

    Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal fans

    Lee Hurley -
    Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Arsenal fans after their 1-1 draw against Sheffield United on Saturday.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Referee Mike Dean gestures as he referees his 500th Premier League match during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

    Horror refereeing team combine to rob Arsenal of win against Sheffield United

    Lee Hurley -
    Even though Arsenal weren't at their best against Sheffield United on Saturday, had they been given a stonewall penalty when they were 1-0 up then the result would have been a different matter altogether.
    Mike Dean

    Horror refereeing team for Arsenal vs Sheffield United

    Lee Hurley -
    Arsenal will face Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon with Mike Dean in charge, Lee Mason as the fourth official and Martin Atkinson running the VAR.
    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)

    Arsenal predicted lineup vs Sheffield United: Martinelli to start

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    Arsenal face Sheffield United on Saturday, trying to keep their recent winning run at the Emirates Stadium going.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Referee Paul Tierney shows a red card to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

    Arsenal use Liverpool tackle to appeal Aubameyang’s red card ban

    Lee Hurley -
    Arsenal will find out today if their appeal against Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's three-match ban has been successful.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Referee, Paul Tierney during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

    Same old Arsenal, always cheated

    Lee Hurley -
    Look, let's be clear from the start. I don't think there is an anti-Arsenal refereeing bias or conspiracy.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Referee Paul Tierney shows a red card to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang apologises to Max Meyer for red card tackle

    Lee Hurley -
    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has apologised for his challenge on Max Meyer.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

    Arsenal waiting for injury to Torreira to settle before confirming diagnosis

    Lee Hurley -
    Lucas Torriera was replaced at halftime during Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon and it's not yet clear how long Arsenal could be without him for.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Referee Paul Tierney shows a red card to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

    Mikel Arteta apologises for Aubameyang tackle: I hope he’s not injured

    Lee Hurley -
    Mikel Arteta has apologised for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's red card challenge against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, adding he hopes the player is not injured. Pierre-Emerick...

    Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Crystal Palace: 5 changes

    Dan Critchlow -
    Arsenal face Crystal Palace on Saturday, relatively free from the constraints of rotation affecting the last few selections.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on October 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

    Hodgson gives Zaha injury update ahead of Arsenal clash

    Dan Critchlow -
    Wilfried Zaha should return from injury to face Arsenal on Saturday, according to Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Luka Milivojevic of Crystal Palace during the FA Cup Third Round match between Crystal Palace and Derby County at Selhurst Park on January 05, 2020, in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

    Milivojevic suspended for Arsenal clash after VAR red card

    Dan Critchlow -
    Luka Milivojevic will miss three games through a suspension, including a clash with Arsenal, after picking up a VAR-assisted red card against Derby County on Sunday.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

    Stats show Lucas Torreira instant improvement under Mikel Arteta compared to Unai Emery

    Lee Hurley -
    Under Unai Emery Lucas Torreira was not a happy man but with Mikel Arteta at the helm, he seems a player reborn.
    NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Bernd Leno of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019, in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

    3 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week after United win

    Dan Critchlow -
    Three of the Arsenal defensive unit made the WhoScored or BBC Teams of the Week after a clean sheet against Manchester United on Wednesday.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Lucas Torreira, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bernd Leno of Arsenal celebrate victory with their team mates after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

    Arsenal Player Ratings vs Manchester United: Arteta’s first win

    Dan Critchlow -
    Arsenal got their first win under Mikel Arteta with a convincing performance in a 2-0 over Manchester United on New Year's Day.
    Miki and Mesut...Does this look like an unhappy relationship to you?

    Mesut Ozil covered more ground than any other player against Manchester United

    Lee Hurley -
    Mesut Ozil is often called lazy despite frequently covering more ground than his teammates and that was once again in evidence against Manchester United.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Lucas Torreira, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bernd Leno of Arsenal celebrate victory with their team mates after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

    I like to see them suffer together: Mikel Arteta on beating Manchester United

    Lee Hurley -
    Mikel Arteta was in bullish form as he spoke to the press after his first win as Arsenal head coach which was just the small matter of beating Manchester United.
    Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka smiles prior to the Euro 2020 football qualification match between Switzerland and Ireland at the Stade de Geneve stadium on October 15, 2019 in Geneva. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

    Mikel Arteta confirms Granit Xhaka will remain at Arsenal

    Lee Hurley -
    Mikel Arteta has confirmed he believes Granit Xhaka will stay at Arsenal during this transfer window despite reportedly agreeing personal terms with Hertha Berlin.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: A general view showing the score on the big screen during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on February 26, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

    Tottenham pip Arsenal in league table of the decade but Arsenal win overall

    Lee Hurley -
    If Arsenal had only managed to hold on to a single point against Chelsea on Sunday they would have finished above Spurs in the League Table of the Decade, but even though they didn't, it's hardly anything for Spurs to be proud of.
    OZIL WARNING Daily Mail 1 January 2020

    How did the Daily Mail come up with this anti-Mesut Ozil headline?

    Lee Hurley -
    If you ever wonder why a lot of people who don't watch Mesut Ozil play regularly hold the views of him that they do, it is because of rubbish like this from the Daily Mail.

    Paul Pogba doesn’t travel with Manchester United to Arsenal despite OGS saying he’s fit

    DailyCannon -
    Despite claiming that Paul Pogba would be fit to face Arsenal on Wednesday night, the midfielder has reportedly not travelled to London for the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester United.
    Arsenal's Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner (L) celebrates scoring the second goal with Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh (R) during their FA Cup fifth round replay football match against Leyton Orient at the Emirates Stadium, London, England, on March 2, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ GLYN KIRK

    Arsenal Banter XI of the Decade

    Lee Hurley -
    It’s the end of another decade and what better way to finish up what has been mostly 10 years of pain for Arsenal fans by looking back at some of the worst players to pull on the famous red and white during that time?

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

    Lee Hurley -
    Two Arsenal forwards feature in top 10 Premier League goalscorers of last decade but it is Sergio Aguero who is the king.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal is shown the red card during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

    Arsenal man tops Premier League red card table of the decade

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    Five players received five red cards over the past 10 years in the Premier League and one of them was a player considered one of the best at Arsenal during that time - Laurent Koscielny.
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