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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    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea and Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal embrace after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Koscielny and Bellerin make Teams of the Week

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    Laurent Koscielny made Garth Crook’s BBC Team of the Week as well as Jamie Redknapp’s Daily Mail team while Hector Bellerin also made an appearance.
    Arsenal's Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez gives indications during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 1, 2020. (Photo by MIKE EGERTON / POOL / 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 by MIKE EGERTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

    Emi Martinez almost signed new Arsenal contract until…

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    It was reported that Emi Martinez was close to signing a new contract with Arsenal but then he signed for Aston Villa, so what happened?

    I thought ‘oh, it’s broken’: Unai Emery on Dani Ceballos’ mental strength

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    Unai Emery has hailed Dani Ceballos' mental strength after the midfielder took a bad kick to the ankle that left Emery thinking it was broken.
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    Arsenal player ratings vs Liverpool: Lucas Torreira and Granit Xhaka star

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    Arsenal came back from 1-0 down to draw against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, in an encouraging display for Unai Emery's side.
    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

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    Former Premier League Mark Clattenburg has said that both VAR decisions at the Emirates were wrong.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Cardiff City at Emirates Stadium on January 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Player ratings vs Cardiff: Arsenal grind out 2-1 win despite shaky performance

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    Arsenal managed to grind out a victory over Cardiff City on Tuesday night, but it wasn't as easy as it should've been for Unai Emery's side.
    Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe (R) controls the ball in front of Liverpool's Scottish defender Andrew Robertson (L) during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

    Liverpool vs Arsenal player ratings: Pepe impressive in a disappointing defeat

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    Arsenal suffered another disappointing defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, though perhaps not quite as embarrassing as in the last couple of years.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal checks out his new Puma snapback as the team prepares to fly off for pre season tour at Stansted Airport on July 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

    Monreal & Mavropanos suffer injury setbacks

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    Nacho Monreal and Dinos Mavropanos both seem to have suffered something of an injury setback as their returns from injury are delayed.
    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Match Referee Mike Dean shows the Yellow card during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

    Tottenham close on Arsenal at top of Premier League Yellow Card table

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    Arsenal retain their place at the top of the Premier League Yellow card table as Tottenham closed the gap this weekend.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Player ratings vs Bournemouth: Arsenal score five in dominant victory

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    Arsenal smashed Bournemouth 5-1 on Wednesday night, taking full advantage of the opportunity to add to their points tally and goal difference ahead of matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
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    Match preview: Arsenal v Leicester City – Team news, where to watch and more

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    Arsenal kick off the 2017/18 Premier League season against Leicester City at the Emirates.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Arsenal fans show their support during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

    Who shone and who stunk for Arsenal against Tottenham?

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    Arsenal could only manage a 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Sunday so who was our best player and who stunk the place up?
    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

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    For the second game in a row, Mark Clattenburg believes Arsenal’s opponents benefited from an incorrect call that he found 'disappointing'.
    MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Arsene Wenger is right about VAR: Here’s why

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    Arsene Wenger believes Premier League referees should be using the pitch-side monitors to check their decisions more often.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

    Probably his best ever Arsenal performance

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    Arsenal smashed Bournemouth 5-1 on Wednesday night, taking full advantage of the opportunity to add to their points tally and goal difference ahead of matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

    Arsenal predicted 3-4-3 line-up against Leicester: Mesut Ozil returns

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    Arsenal’s squad is looking pretty thin ahead of their opening Premier League match against Leicester on Sunday, so who might we see feature?
    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Ashley Young of Manchester United battles for possession with Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Player ratings vs Manchester United: Saka stars as Arsenal come from behind to draw

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    Arsenal came from behind to draw against Manchester United on Monday night in a scrappy match that never really lived up to the hype.
    Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho (C) talks with the officials 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)

    Jose Mourinho is just Tony Pulis with money & other lessons from Old Trafford

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    If Arsenal fans craved something different more than anything else then they certainly got that at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Freddie Ljungberg caretaker Arsenal coach during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 5, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

    Arsenal Player Ratings vs Brighton: Only 1 player lived up to expectations

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    Arsenal's first home game under Freddie Ljungberg ended in disappointment as Brighton won 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal reacts after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Wembley Stadium on March 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

    Player ratings vs Spurs: Arsenal left frustrated after 1-1 derby draw

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    Arsenal were left bitterly frustrated and disappointed with a draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, as the home side were gifted decisions to come back for 1-1 and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a penalty.
    LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal team captain Patrick Vieira (L) and manager Arsene Wenger wave from the open-top bus carrying the winners of the British Premier League Championship, Arsenal players and their families, on its way to Islington Town Hall,16 May 2004, as part of the Club's victory celebration. (MARTYN HAYHOW/AFP/Getty Images)

    Premier League 17/18: Newbies, favourites, golden boot and more

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    The new Premier League season kicks off in just a couple hours time, with Arsenal playing Leicester at the Emirates Stadium.
    DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland at Aviva Stadium on September 05, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Granit Xhaka on verge of suspension once again

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    Granit Xhaka was determined to leave Old Trafford with a yellow card on Monday night and is now just one away from an automatic suspension despite it only being the start of October.
    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 scores late to win frustrating clash: Arsenal player ratings v Huddersfield Town

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    Lucas Torreira scored a bicycle kick to win Arsenal all three points against Huddersfield Town on Saturday, as Unai Emery's side managed to grind out a 1-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Freddie Ljungberg caretaker Arsenal coach during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 5, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

    Ego, cowards & 21 other things I noticed as Arsenal messed up again

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    Arsenal against Brighton was a lot of things, few of them good as we moved closer to the relegation zone with our first home league defeat of the season, so here are 23 things I noticed from Thursday night.
    SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Tottenham escape 2 more blatant red cards but lose anyway

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    Kevin Friend declined to send off two Spurs players on Saturday afternoon as they lost to Southampton a few days after Mauricio Pochettino accused the FA of employing double standards to punish them.
    CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates as he scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Lacazette shines in first 2018/19 Premier League start: Player ratings vs Cardiff

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    Arsenal won a hard-fought three points in Cardiff on Sunday, taking the lead on three separate occasions to eventually finish 3-2 victors.
    English referee Kevin Friend shows a yellow card to Arsenal's English defender Calum Chambers (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

    Arsenal get fewest fouls per yellow, Liverpool and Leicester the most

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    As I was browsing some stats this morning I couldn't help notice Arsenal's yellow card count in the league this season and wondered how it stacked up against other teams. It's safe to say I was astounded by what I found.
    Referre says Arsenal goal should have been ruled out

    Referee says Arsenal goal should have been ruled out

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    The Mail on Sunday spoke to Chris Foy after Arsenal's win over Burnley and the former ref says that Arsenal's third goal should have been disallowed.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: A dejected Hector Bellerin and Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 5, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

    Hector Bellerin: Whatever we do, it doesn’t come out right

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    Hector Bellerin admitted he was 'lost for words' after Arsenal's latest defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.
    LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal celebrates as Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Player ratings vs Newcastle: Arsenal win comfortably to go third

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    Arsenal never really had to hit top gear to beat Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night, though they left it late to secure the victory in the end.
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