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.

Ozil, Xhaka and Wengerball: Lessons from Arsenal’s Wednesday win

Arsenal took home all three points against West Ham, ending a run of games in which they played like a bunch of idiots.

Wenger talks Ozil ‘hit hard’, Elneny, Ospina, confidence & more

Arsene Wenger met with the press after Arsenal returned to winning ways against West Ham.

Player focus: Alexis unstoppable against West Ham

Alexis Sanchez was back to his world class best during Arsenal's 3-0 win against West Ham on Wednesday night.

Player ratings: Ozil, Xhaka star in West Ham show

It was a lovely Wednesday night at the Emirates Stadium, one like we haven't had in a while.

Wenger hails Arsenal after win, doesn’t mention mental strength

Arsene Wenger was at pains to stress how important Arsenal’s win over West Ham was for the confidence of the side.

Arsenal fans earn the right to smile again

That was so much better from Arsenal that it can't help but remind you of why you fell in love with football in the first place.

Best tweets as Arsenal return with great display against West Ham

Arsenal got back to winning ways against West Ham at the Emirates in an exciting match which showcased some actual football from the Gunners.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on March 18, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Gunners target return to winning ways: Arsenal vs West Ham preview

After a frenetic 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal will look for a return to winning ways when they entertain Slaven Bilic's West Ham side on Wednesday evening.
Martin Atkinson

Arsenal to get no love from referee against West Ham

Martin Atkinson takes charge of Arsenal's game against West Ham, so what can both sides expect from one of PGMOL’s finest?
Andy Carroll

West Ham infograph ahead of Arsenal’s lastest act of Premier League charity

It's Premier League time again and this time, West Ham roll into town giving Arsenal the perfect chance to demonstrate their care in the community programme by helping out a team struggling even more than themselves.

Predicted Arsenal 4-2-3-1 v West Ham: Giroud, Ramsey, Ox in

Arsenal welcome West Ham to the Emirates on Wednesday night in what must surely be their best chance to get back to winning ways.

Watch: Arsene Wenger’s pre-West Ham press conference in full

Arsene Wenger met with the press ahead of Arsenal's game against West Ham on Wednesday night.

What went wrong for Arsenal against Manchester City?

Arsenal’s defence was an absolute shambles at times against Manchester City.

Iwobi: What I tried to do against Manchester City

Alex Iwobi hoped his energy would help Arsenal seal all three points against Manchester City.
Arsenal player ratings

Player ratings: Arsenal’s Germans step up against Manchester City

Despite an awful opening 15 minutes, the Arsenal players warmed into the game against City, which they drew 2-2.

Exasperating Arsenal’s problems get deeper every week

The manager doesn’t seem up to the job, the players say they want to play for him but just don’t seem to have it...

Reaction: Arsenal need major surgery

Arsenal drew 2-2 against Manchester City and Daily Cannon's Matthew Wade delivers a damming verdict on Arsene Wenger and his squad. Skip straight to audio Listen...

Wenger: You don’t expect Ozil to lose the ball there

Mesut Ozil had a glorious chance to score for Arsenal and perhaps win them the game against Manchester City but he fluffed his lines.

Wenger talks mental strength against Manchester City

Arsene Wenger used his post-match reactions to hail the Arsenal mental strength in all the interviews he undertook.

Wenger hails Arsenal mental strength 4 times after Manchester City draw

Arsene Wenger hailed his side’s mental strength after they managed to grab a draw against Manchester City.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on March 18, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Welbeck: It’s not good enough for us as a club

Danny Welbeck spoke with Sky Sports after Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

Tweets: Arsenal v Manchester City – As it happened

Arsenal couldn't get back to winning ways against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon but they did show a bit of fight and spirit, some might even proffer 'mental strength'.

Wenger hoping he’s giving The Ox ‘taste for more’

Arsene Wenger has used his pre-Manchester City programme notes to pick out Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for a special mention.

What can Arsenal and Manchester City expect from Sunday’s referee?

Andre Marriner will take charge of Arsenal’s game against Manchester City on Sunday, so what can both sides expect from the official?
Hector Bellerin

Compared: Arsenal and Manchester City’s form since the sides last met

Everything you need to know about how Arsenal and Manchester City have played since they last met
Arsenal stats

Stat attack: Everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal v Manchester City

Arsenal welcome Manchester City to the Emirates this weekend as we finally bid farewell to international football for the season. Ahead of the game, the lovely people over at Kickoff.co.uk sent us through a great stats pack

Predicted Arsenal 4-2-3-1 lineup v Manchester City: Does it even matter who starts?

Arsenal welcome Manchester City to the Emirates on Sunday in a game they simply have to win.

Arsenal in action this weekend – loan players, ladies, youth, where and when

Who's in action for Arsenal over the next week?

Arsene Wenger pre-Manchester City press conference in full

Arsene Wenger met with the press ahead of his side's game against Manchester City at the weekend.

Against all odds – West Brom 3 Arsenal 1

Against all odds, Arsenal suffered a shocking 3-1 loss to West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on Matchday 29
Alexis Sanchez

Arsenal in action this weekend – loan players, youth, ladies, internationals where and when

A look at who's in action for Arsenal during the international break.
Arsenal tactics

Tactics: Arsenal pay price for loss of control

‘Control’ in a footballing context is an almost subjective word that means different things to different people. Whatever it is, Arsenal lacked it against West Brom

In full: Arsene Wenger’s post West Brom press conference

Arsene Wenger met with the press after his side's latest defeat and set the interweb alight by admitting he had finally made a decision on his future.

Watch: Arsene Wenger post West Brom shambles interview

A very deflated Arsene Wenger spoke with the press immediately after his side crashed to a 30-1 defeat at West Brom.
Arsenal player ratings

Player ratings – Nobody above 5 in West Brom shambles

It feels like such a long time since this Arsenal side have actually put in a convincing performance against Premier League opposition.

Tweets: Arsenal fans react to West Brom shambles, plane banners, Ospina, & referee

Arsenal put in yet another weak performance and paid for it with all the points as the Baggies won 3-1. Mohamed Elneny returned to the...

Arsenal in action this weekend – loan players, youth, ladies where and when

A look at who's in action for Arsenal over the next week.
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted Arsenal 4-2-3-1 lineup for inevitable struggle against West Brom

Arsenal travel to West Brom knowing that they have only lost one of their last 12 Premier League games against West Brom, so how will they line up?

West Brom v Arsenal referee preview

Neil Swarbrick has refereed just one Arsenal game this season – the reverse of this fixture on Boxing Day at the Emirates, find out more here
Olivier Giroud

Since they last played: West Brom v Arsenal infograph

Arsenal and West Brom meet this weekend with neither side setting the world alight. Here's everything that has happened to the two sides since: