Rival watch: Leicester injury luck holds while Manchester United get mixed news

As the Premier League returns, we take a look at the state of some of our rivals in both the title chase and the race for the top four – namely Manchester United and Leicester.

Stoke star – Granit Xhaka needs to do this

Stoke’s Xherdan Shaqiri has been handing out some advice to Granit Xhaka about settling into life in England.
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Tottenham blow ahead of Arsenal trip as Sissoko out

Moussa Sissoko is set to miss out on Tottenham's trip to Arsenal on 6 November after accepting his charge of violent conduct from the FA.

Pochettino adds to Tottenham hilarity: “It was a mental problem”

Mauricio Pochettino has said that Spurs’s collapse at Newcastle was down to a ‘mental’ problem as the final day just keeps getting funnier and funnier.

Opposition watch: Sturridge injured

If you thought it was just Arsenal who were going to have to do without players for the first game of the season, then you’ll likely be glad to know that Liverpool could be without Daniel Sturridge as well.

Rashford was impressive, Wenger admits

With Wayne Rooney out and Anthony Martial injured during the warm up, Manchester United badly needed a striker to step up on Thursday night. At...
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Saints hit with injury problems ahead of Arsenal game

Southampton will be without a number of key players for their FA Cup game with Arsenal.

Valdes hails Arsenal and Alexis ahead of Emirates clash

Former Barcelona goalkeeper, Victor Valdes, has hailed Arsenal as ‘one of the best teams in the world right now’ but that Middlesbrough will travel to the Emirates in search of all three points.
(LtoR) Paris Saint-Germain's forward Hatem Ben Arfa takes part in a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions League football match Paris-Saint Germain vs Arsenal, on September 12, 2016 at the Ooredoo training centre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, outside Paris. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

PSG drop Ben Arfa ahead of Arsenal clash

PSG have dropped Hatem Ben Arfa, with the player absent from the squad’s training session on Monday evening ahead of the match at Parc des Prince on Tuesday evening.
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Bruce warns ‘Arsenal idiots’

Steve Bruce has warned the Arsenal fans who want rid of Arsene Wenger that they might rue the very thing they want. A section of Arsenal...

Hull man with worst dive you’ve ever seen

Voted Hull's man of the match, Ahmed Elmohamdy had a relative decent evening, causing havoc with his crosses. Of course, he also tried to win...

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.

Klopp: It’s not just away, it’s away at Arsenal

One of the most frustrating things about Jurgen Klopp is that he is the Liverpool manager which means despite being inclined to like him a lot, we must, MUST force ourselves not to for the good of all that is holy in football.

Major doubts for Tottenham ahead of Arsenal clash

A look at which Tottenham players are and aren't available to face Arsenal in the North London Derby on Sunday afternoon.
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Fellaini injured ahead of Arsenal clash

Marouane Fellaini has reportedly returned to Manchester United through injury while away on international duty.

Wenger: Don't Lose! Let United have qualifier stress

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday ahead of his side's game on Sunday at Old Trafford. Hopeful of breaking his side's recent league...
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Sutton captain slams ‘disrespectful’ Leeds United ahead of Arsenal

Sutton United captain, Jamie Collins, has given an interview to Ed Aarons from Observer Sport, in which he describes Leeds' team selection in the previous round as disrespectful.
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Watch: Louis van Gaal’s pre Manchester United v Arsenal press conference

Louis van Gaal sat down with the media this week ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford on Sunday. The Manchester United boss gave updates...
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Opposition watch: Barcelona bench Suárez and still score six

Arsenal face FC Barcelona in the second leg of a Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday and we can only hope to fare...

Wenger on Everton and why he didn’t buy Lukaku

Ahead of today's crunch match at the Emirates, Arsène Wenger gave his pre-match assessment on how to beat the Toffees, whilst discussing the threat that Romelu Lukaku poses.

Lamela gives his opinion on Alexis Sanchez

We may have the small matter of Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday but, let’s face it, we all have one eye on...

Arsenal get boost as Leicester suffer triple injury blow

Leicester will be without Wes Morgan, Islam Slimani and Pap Mendy when they roll into London on Wednesday night.

Why Tottnumb fans are good for our health

Although on the face of it Tottenham supporters can be royal pains in the bum, Helen Trantum looks at why their existence actually enriches the lives of Gooners.

Everything Arsenal need to know to beat Spurs

Arsenal travel to Tottenham on Saturday, so what do we know about them? Here's their factfile.

Swansea manager disappointed with Wenger’s comments

Arsene Wenger is an awful loser. He really is. So, it was no surprise to hear him give little credit to Swansea who scored with...

Former Chelsea man warns Monaco not to underestimate Gunners

Ricardo Carvalho has warned his teammates about Arsenal ahead of their second-leg tie on Tuesday night. The former Chelsea man, who won the competition with...
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Hull keeper sets record against Arsenal

Like some boring, repetitive dream, another keeper no-one had ever heard off turned up at the Emirates and had a worldie on Saturday. Eldin Jakupovic...

Double injury blow for Manchester United as they prepare for Arsenal

Manchester United have potentially lost two more players ahead of their trip to Arsenal on Sunday.

Fellaini and his elbows seeking revenge

Marouane 'Elbows' Fellaini is hoping to avenges United's FA Cup defeat at the hands of Arsenal earlier this year. The FA Cup quarter final saw...
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Klopp unhappy with Southampton for Arsenal ‘favour’

Jurgen Klopp claims that Southampton did Arsenal a 'favour' during the Gunners' 2-0 win at St. Mary's on Wednesday night.

Everything Arsenal need to know about Sutton United

It’s FA Cup time and Arsenal are the last up, heading to Sutton United to play at the non league side’s Gander Green Lane.
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Rooney sent back to Manchester with knee injury ahead of Arsenal clash

Wayne Rooney has returned to Manchester United after picking up a knee injury while on international duty with the England squad.

Chelsea’s hatred of Tottenham could benefit Arsenal

Pedro may not know it, but his desire to make sure that he’s not part of the first Chelsea team in 26 years to lose at home to Tottenham could help Arsenal catch their north London rivals.

Liverpool likely without Sturridge, Milner and more

With the league season upon us, it's not just Arsenal who are struggling with injuries.

Steve Bruce: Wenger's achievements are quite remarkable

Despite what some managers have been implying about Arsene Wenger and Arsenal this week, Hull City manager, Steve Bruce, has quite a different view. Speaking...

‘Arsene Wenger, we’re coming for you’ taunt Lincoln City fans

Lincoln City fans are gearing up for their trip to the Emirates, warming up early with chants of ‘Arsene Wenger, we’re coming for you’.

154 scored, 79 conceded – Liverpool v Arsenal – Since they last met

A lot has happened since Arsenal and Liverpool met on the first day of the season.

Wenger tips adversary for Manager of the Year award

Arsene Wenger believes that Swansea's manager, Garry Monk, has every reason to be considered for the manager of the Year award. Preparing his team to...
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Tottenham manager suggests first start for 20-year-old against Arsenal

Mauricio Pochettino has said that he could hand Harry Winks his first Premier League start at the Emirates this weekend as he looks to solve the problem they are having winning games

Barry: We will be professional against Arsenal

Arsenal are set to face Everton on the final day of the season in the last attempt to catch the Champions League train and Gareth Barry has promised that the Toffees will be 'professional'.