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 - MAY 06: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Iwobi impresses as Arsenal waste chances and slip to late defeat: Player ratings v...

Arsenal let a 2-2 draw slip in the late stages on Saturday, falling to a one-goal defeat against Chelsea after a spirited fight back from 2-0 down.
Arsenal predicted lineup

Granit Xhaka to start – Arsenal predicted XI v Bournemouth

This is it, this is going to be the weekend when Granit Xhaka finally gets a start for Arsenal.
BATH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: In this photo illustration, £1 coins are seen with the new £10 note on October 13, 2017 in Bath, England. Currency experts have warned that as the uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues, the value of the British pound, which has remained depressed against the US dollar and the euro since the UK voted to leave in the EU referendum, is likely to fluctuate. (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Arsenal receive £3m more Premier League prize money than Manchester United

Arsenal received £145.699m from the Premier League for finishing fifth last season - the fifth highest amount handed out.

Arsenal 2 Everton 0 – Daily Cannon reacts

Another weekend, another Sunday game, another three points. In addition to our extensive pre-match coverage of the game, we got our writers together for a...

Liverpool vice-captain expecting tough match against Arsenal

James Milner is expecting a tough test against Arsenal when Liverpool travel to the Emirates on Monday night. The Scousers new addition, who is already...

New Zealander to lead Arsenal out against Liverpool

Jonny Evans is travelling further than most for his chance at meeting his heroes. The 11-year-old from Kohimarama, a suburb of Auckland, will lead his...
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal shoots and misses during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Why Lacazette’s chances against Spurs were harder than they looked

Alexandre Lacazette had Arsenal's two best chances against Tottenham, but they were more difficult than fans seemed to realise.

Turn up, work hard, take the points: Burnley v Arsenal predictions

Arsenal travel to Burnley for what is sure to be a tough test - so how do the Daily Cannon writers think it's going to go.

Mark Clattenburg appointed referee v Everton

Mark Clattenburg is set to referee Arsenal's match against Everton on Saturday. The man from Durham has been slightly more card happy in the second...
Arsenal player ratings

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?
Mesut Ozil

Wenger confirms Arsenal tactics for Liverpool with Ozil key

Arsenal are going to Liverpool to control the match and play their usual game – there will be no bus-parking at Anfield.

Arsenal looking to avoid unwanted record against Sunderland

Arsenal go into the game against Sunderland on Wednesday night knowing that a point will all-but secure automatic Champions League qualification. The Black Cats also...

Player ratings v Aston Villa: Giroud, Ozil and Ramsey continue to shine

Arsenal continued their run of good form with a 2-0 win away to Aston Villa in the Premier League. Except for a few hairy moments...

Watch: Fellaini elbows Mertesacker

Marouane Fellaini is known for two things – his hair and his elbows. While he was unusually reserved during the game against Arsenal on Sunday...

Wenger: Ideally, we want to finish above Tottenham

Arsene Wenger has targeted second place above Spurs on Arsenal's final day of the season.
Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz (r) celebrates scoring the team's second goal WITH Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 9, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players in Teams of the Week for Brentford win

Two Arsenal players made it into both the BBC and the WhoScored Teams of the Week after Saturday's win over Brentford.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on May 12, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta asked if Arsenal are title contenders

As we head into Matchweek 4 with with Arsenal set to face Fulham having won their opening three matches of the season, some people are getting a little carried away, like whichever journalist at the pre-game press conference asked Mikel Arteta if Arsenal are title contenders this season.
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BBC pundits praise Arsenal’s ‘quiet’ & ‘amazing start’

Discover how Arsenal's solid defence has become a key factor in their Premier League success, with insights from Conor Coady, Chris Sutton, and Rory Smith.

Ramsey: It might be too little too late

Aaron Ramsey verbalised exactly what most of us were thinking after our 2-0 win over West Brom at the Emirates.
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)

How Mikel Arteta’s subs almost messed up his excellent gameplan

Arsenal got a much needed Premier League victory over Leeds United, see how they did it using the press and how Mikel Arteta almost messed it up
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mesut masterclass: Arsenal hammer Huddersfield as Ozil runs rampant

A lightning-quick start followed by a lacklustre hour somehow still sees Arsenal beat Huddersfield Town 5-0.
MADRID, SPAIN: Reece James of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2023. (Photo by Flor Tan Jun/Getty Images)

2 key Chelsea players face race to be fit for Arsenal clash

Reece James and Cole Palmer are injury doubts for Chelsea ahead of their clash with Arsenal at the weekend.
Arsenal printables

Arsenal 21/22 Premier League fixtures printable wallchart

The Premier League is back and so are our Arsenal fixtures printable wallcharts!
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s fixtures: Key dates for your diary

With the final stretch of the season now upon us, let's look at Arsenal's fixtures and the matches you won't want to miss.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 23, 2022. - - 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 Glyn KIRK / 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. / 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 GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

What is a red card when it’s not Granit Xhaka?

Arsenal couldn't break down a tough Burnley side, showing their desperate need for a striker, and a referee who knows the rules of the game.

Alexis absence proves costly but Spurs defeat not the end of the world

With the calmness of a few days to think about the game against Spurs, it's clear to see that Arsenal will be back above them again in no time. This is why.
Football - 2021 / 2022 Pre-Season Friendly - Manchester United, ManU vs Everton - Old Trafford - Saturday 7th August 2021 Paul Pogba of Manchester United warms up, at Old Trafford. COLORSPORT/ALAN MARTIN

Manchester United man ruled out of Arsenal clash with injury

Paul Pogba will miss Manchester United's clash with Arsenal, after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave an updated injury timeframe before he was sacked.
Arsenal's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey (L) vies with Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba (R) during 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)

Episode 262: Arsenal’s Monster Midfield Partey’s over Manchester United

This week, Matthew is joined by Anita and Stephen to look back at a good run out for the squad players against Dundalk and a long overdue comfortable win at Old Trafford.

Hugo Lloris sends warning to Arsenal

Hugo Lloris has warned Arsenal that Tottenham are finally hitting their stride’ before the sides face each other this weekend.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal reacts during the Carabao Cup Second Round between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on August 25, 2021 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Nicolas Pepe Arsenal future not up for discussion

This month has seen a host of rumours surrounding Nicolas Pepe's Arsenal future with the January transfer window fast approaching and his minutes in the first team diminishing.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Troy Deeney of Watford applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Watford and Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road on December 26, 2016 in Watford, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s trip to Watford is their 1st cup final of 7

For once, Arsenal’s trip to Watford isn’t the Hornets cup final. It’s Arsenal’s.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on April 6, 2024. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal vowing to learn from last season’s mistakes

Arsenal reclaim top spot in the Premier League after a convincing win! Can Bukayo Saka and his team learn from last season's mistakes and hold off challenges from Liverpool and Manchester City?
COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1183588211,1196044327 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (L) and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal . Chelsea and Arsenal meet in a Premier League fixture on January 21, 2020 at Stamford Bridge in London. ***LEFT IMAGE*** BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 26, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Lampard urges Chelsea to learn from Arsenal

Frank Lampard urges Chelsea to learn from Arsenal's successful rebuild as they prepare for a Premier League clash amid injury concerns.

Arsenal and Everton make it easy for the referee

Andre Marriner was the man in charge of Arsenal 2 Everton 0 at the Emirates on Sunday, so how did he get on?
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and David Raya of Arsenal embrace at full-time after victory in the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

How David Raya is helping Arsenal build a defensive fortress

Arsenal's David Raya has been unbeatable. Can he stop Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in their Champions League showdown?
Alex Iwobi and Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal

Graphic: Arsenal’s goals v Watford displayed pass-by-pass

Arsenal returned to Premier League action with a comprehensive display against Watford at the Emirates. Thanks to the Daily Mail, we've get some cool graphics which show how the Arsenal goals developed on the pitch.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City is put under pressure by Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on January 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea stumble: Premier League roundup

Chelsea did little to take the spotlight away from manager Antonio Conte, linked with a post-season move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain this week,...
Arsenal stats

Great stats: Gabriel and Koscielny stand tall against Everton

His last tackle of the match was greeted by cheers from the crowd and a fist pump from the player hiself - yes, that...
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal looks dejected following the team's defeat during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

3 more Arsenal players likely to miss final game vs Wolves

Mikel Arteta reveals squad concerns ahead of Arsenal's final match in the 2022/23 season, with Bukayo Saka, Leonardo Trossard, and Reiss Nelson uncertain to feature.

Player focus: Laurent Koscielny fantastic on return v Leicester

It only took a matter of minutes to see exactly what Arsenal were missing last weekend against Liverpool, the dogged determination to defend consistently well throughout.