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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil and Arsene Wenger trend as Arsenal lose to Wolves

Arsenal went down meekly 2-1 at home to Wolves and Arsene Wenger and Mesut Ozil were on the tip of a lot of Arsenal fans' tongues.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, look on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arteta on his touchline ban, Aston Villa, and admiration for Unai Emery

Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, are preparing for what is set to be a challenging clash against Aston Villa this weekend.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts after missing a penalty kick as Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on April 09, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Klopp considers stripping Salah of penalty duties after Arsenal miss

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp considers stripping Mohamed Salah of penalty duties after misses against Arsenal and Bournemouth
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)

Probably not a good thing: Arsenal lead Premier League comeback stats

No side in the Premier League has won more points from a losing position than Arsenal this season.

Wenger: It was going to happen one day

Arsene Wenger said that 'mathematically it was bound to happen' that Tottenham would finish above Arsenal after his side sealed their own fate at White Hart Lane.
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Player ratings: Ox and Holding show they deserve to play more

It was a rainy Monday night at the Riverside for Arsenal who came away with all three points after a tough game. So how did the players do?
Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Reiss Nelson explains how he scored v Bournemouth

In a post-match interview, Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson revealed the quick thinking that led to his crucial winning goal against Bournemouth.
Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal which was given by VAR during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Where can Arsenal finish from here?

Arsenal are one of four teams in action when the 2019-20 Premier League season restarts on Wednesday 17 June 2020.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) celebrates with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 15, 2023. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta: Title win will demand perfection

Mikel Arteta says it will 'demand almost perfection' for Arsenal to win the Premier League title after they swept Tottenham aside on Sunday.

Harry Kane – Once A Gunner, Always A Gunner

Harry Kane recently signed a new Tottenham contract and protested his love for the lesser North London club, but is he telling the truth? Here at the Daily Cannon, we doubt it...
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal has a drink prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on December 23, 2023. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard: Arsenal are not afraid of Manchester City

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard insists his team is not afraid of Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
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Leicester maintain their lead over Arsenal and Spurs with another 1-0 win

Leicester have once against frustrated Arsenal by scraping another 1-0 win and maintaining their lead 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
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Arsenal hoping win over Black Cats brings them luck in Champions League race

Stoke were comfortably seen off on Saturday and now it's already-relegated Sunderland for Arsenal on Tuesday.

Wenger: We’ve responded in united way

Arsene Wenger is pleased that hArsene Wenger is pleased that his side have responded to the Liverpool defeat in a 'united way'.is side have responded to the Liverpool defeat in a 'united way'.

Pogba admits being ‘little’ Arsenal fan growing up

Paul Pogba has admitted that he watched a lot of Arsenal when he was growing up.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Players of Arsenal huddle together prior to the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

6 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week for 6-0 Sheffield United win

After Arsenal's 6-0 win over Sheffield United, it was only appropriate that six players made it into the various Teams of the Week.

Newcastle star could return for Arsenal game

Arsenal's task against Newcastle could be about to get a whole lot tougher with Moussa Sissoko in line to return from the groin strain...
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Match Referee, Chris Kavanagh checks a VAR decision on screen ahead of showing Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal (not pictured) a red card during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Minus 7 – Arsenal suffer most at hands of VAR overturns in Premier League

You aren't imagining it if you think Arsenal are getting the worst of VAR, with ESPN totalling decisions to find Arsenal clear at the bottom of the table.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Match official Michael Oliver looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal v Liverpool referee and poor VAR ref selected

Arsenal v Liverpool will see Michael Oliver take charge of his first Arsenal match of the season.

Photo: Ramsey shows off his MOTM award

Aaron Ramsey was voted Man of the Match after the game against Newcastle on Saturday afternoon. The Arsenal midfielder picked up the award after he...
Arsenal video Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / 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 CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta to go strong: How Arsenal could line up vs Benfica

Arsenal kick off the new Premier League campaign against Fulham on Saturday, so who who will be starting the season for Mikel Arteta?
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2 Arsenal fixtures moved

Two Arsenal fixtures in March have been moved for TV coverage.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) celebrates with Arsenal's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny (R) at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 1, 2020. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

Arteta inspires Iniesta in an Elneny suit against Manchester United

Mohamed Elneny starred as Arsenal beat Man United at Old Trafford in the league for the first time in 14 years, so let's have a look at the Egyptian Ray Parlour's stats
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Alexander Iwobi of Everton in action during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on February 04, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi expresses Arsenal love

Former Arsenal player Alex Iwobi showed his appreciation for his former club after a solid performance for Everton in their win against Arsenal on Saturday.

Rambo: It’s not nice seeing Spurs above us

Like most of us, Aaron Ramsey isn't having a great time watching how well Spurs are playing this season and is still optimistic of finishing above them.
27th September 2021 - Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace, London, England - Premier League football, Crystal Palace versus Brighton & Hove Albion: Danny Welbeck of Brighton on the ball. John Patrick Fletcher

3 out, 2 doubts: Blow for Brighton ahead of Arsenal clash

Brighton will be missing Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister against Arsenal, but Danny Welbeck could return in time for the game.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal survive late scare to beat Tottenham – watch all goals

Arsenal won the North London Derby, but a late Tottenham comeback made for a nervy finish. Saka admits the end was "not nice."
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Protect yourself – Mike Jones to referee Arsenal v Bournemouth

Mike Jones has been handed the reins of Arsenal v Bournemouth this weekend in the Premier League.

Ozil and Bellerin standout: Arsenal player ratings v Chelsea

Arsenal were unable to break down Chelsea's bus and they both left with a point. Still, it's another game that saw the 'special one' fail...

Stats show Arsenal have clearly been practicing

Against Watford Arsenal managed a total of 19 shots, 12 of which were on target (63%). Makes a nice change.

Ian Wright: Iwobi has given Walcott and Ox something to think about

Ian Wright spoke about Alex Iwobi's performance against Everton and revealed he's delighted with the fact we finally have a player putting pressure on...
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Jose Mourinho’s look of disgust after Arsenal draw makes Gooners super happy

Jose Mourinho looked absolutely disgusted that his side had not been able to beat Arsene Wenger’s men on Saturday at Old Trafford.
Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on January 26, 2021. (Photo by Frank Augstein / POOL / AFP)

Episode 273: Strengthening Arsenal’s squad and focussing on the Premier League

In this week's edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, we look back on the double header at Southampton, discuss selection options and welcome the new loan arrivals.
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.
Emirates Stadium Chelsea s Ruben Loftus-Cheek left and Arsenal s Thomas Partey centre battle for the ball during The Mind Series match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday August 1, 2021. rivalry.. Copyright: Aaron Chown

Thomas Partey to miss Chelsea and Manchester City games, Nketiah out ’til September

Thomas Partey has been ruled out of action with an ankle ligament problem for the next three weeks while Eddie Nketiah will be out for four.
London, UNITED KINGDOM: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets with Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood and manager Arsene Wenger (R) at Buckingham Palace, 15 February 2007. Queen Elizabeth II hosted Arsenal footballers in a teatime fixture at Buckingham Palace 15 February to make up for her having to forfeit opening their new ground last November because of a bad back. The 80-year-old monarch invited the English Premiership club's players and staff to the palace for a tour of the State Apartments before their gathering in the Bow Room. AFP PHOTO / PA / Fiona Hanson

Arsenal’s games against Everton and Manchester City off as football is cancelled

Arsenal's match against Everton will not take place this weekend as all football in England is cancelled, from the Premier League down to the National League, while the women's season opener against Manchester City will also not take place.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Ralph Hasenhuttl manager of Southampton during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park on March 5, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Southampton boss wants ‘to show a different face’ against Arsenal

Southampton are hoping to get back on their feet against Arsenal after their drubbing by Chelsea last weekend in a game both sides need to win.

Player Ratings: Özil shines in dominant win over Everton

Arsenal put in a quality attacking performance against Everton at Goodison, with almost all of their attacking players involved in one or two of the goals.
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How Emile Smith Rowe can save Mikel Arteta a LOT of money

Tactics: What did Mikel Arteta change at half-time to take Arsenal from dour to delectable? How important is Emile Smith Rowe to this side?

Arsenal seal St Totteringham's Day in emphatic fashion

Arsenal sealed St Totteringham's Day with all three points at Hull on Monday night in comprehensive fashion. Naming an unchanged lineup, the Gunners put on...