Premier League

Former referee Dermot Gallagher has backed the decision not to send off Declan Rice in Arsenal’s defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion at the weekend.

Arsenal’s speed data from Brighton produced a surprising result, with one player standing clear at the top of the club’s season rankings.

The Premier League has explained why Declan Rice was not sent off at Brighton after a late incident that prompted questions over the decision.

Mikel Arteta gave a blunt verdict after Arsenal’s nine-match winning run ended at Brighton, pointing to the failings that decided the game.

Arsenal face Brighton in matchweek five with the chance to make history by opening a season with eight consecutive wins for the first time.

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal met Pro Ref after the Sunderland penalty row, with the discussion focused on the decision rather than another apology.

The Premier League have confirmed their refereeing appointments for the upcoming round of fixtures, including Arsenal’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Two Arsenal defenders feature in the various Teams of the Week following Saturday’s win away to Sunderland.

Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0, but John Brooks and Stuart Attwell face scrutiny after a disputed penalty and inconsistent handling of key incidents.

Arsenal were penalised for an 18-second throw at Sunderland despite the hosts taking far longer, raising fresh questions over refereeing standards.

Mikel Arteta raged at Sunderland’s second-half penalty despite Arsenal winning 2-0, calling the decision unacceptable after VAR failed to intervene.

Arsenal and Sunderland have confirmed their teams for tonight’s Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light

Arsenal will not play on Boxing Day for a fourth year running after the Premier League moved the Crystal Palace fixture to December 27.

David Raya believes Arsenal now know they can beat any team in the Premier League, but he’s still looking for further improvement.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has suggested Arsenal are the best team in Europe at the moment, ahead of his team’s game against the Gunners.

The Premier League have confirmed their selection of match officials for the upcoming round of fixtures, including Arsenal’s trip away to face Sunderland.

Martin Odegaard has been named the Premier League’s Player of the Matchweek, following his impressive display for Arsenal against Chelsea on Sunday.

The Premier League’s Key Match Incident Panel have unanimously agreed that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty against Aston Villa, and that Ian Maatsen should have been sent off.

Cristhian Mosquera missed Sunday’s game against Chelsea with a muscle injury, but Mikel Arteta is hopeful that it’s not serious.

Mikel Arteta is proving to be Chelsea’s kryptonite, matching Jose Mourinho’s number of wins against Arsenal despite managing fewer games.