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.

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp (L) and Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gesture on the touchline after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 15, 2020. - Arsenal won the game 2-1. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS / POOL / AFP)

Klopp confirms Covid cases in Liverpool camp pre-Arsenal

Jurgen Klopp has hinted at some Covid-19 cases in the Liverpool camp in the build-up to their match against Arsenal next Wednesday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on December 02, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Positive Gabriel Martinelli fitness update as tests await 2 others

Gabriel Martinelli has been passed fit to play against Southampton despite Mikel Arteta being worried about the injury.

Arsenal need to beat Liverpool to accelerate unlikely title charge

The Gunners have been firing on all cylinders lately, but the challenge to continue that great form against Liverpool is a big one.

None better in Europe than Kane says Wenger but we have a plan

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger put North London rivalries aside as he accepted Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane is the most in-form striker in Europe on Thursday.

Not angry, just disappointed: Arsenal at City was all too predictable

Another big away game, another disappointment. At this stage, it's hard to muster up any emotion other than that.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group B match between Tottenham Hotspur and FC Internazionale at Wembley Stadium on November 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Tottenham get Dele Alli boost before Arsenal game

Tottenham will welcome Dele Alli into their matchday squad for the game against Arsenal this weekend with the 23-year-old still yet to play for Spurs this season.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Jorginho of Arsenal applauds the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arteta & Havertz name Arsenal’s “world class” player

Mikel Arteta and Kai Havertz have called Jorginho "world class" after the midfielder's Player of the Match performance against Newcastle United.

Bellerin admits squad doubts but explains how & why Arsenal can beat Chelsea

Hector Bellerin has admitted that there were doubts in the squad following Arsenal's poor start to the season.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal speaks to his team during a drinks break during the FA Cup Fifth Quarter Final match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on June 28, 2020 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Pool via Getty Images)

Nketiah to start: Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Norwich City

Arsenal face Norwich City in their first game back at the Emirates Stadium following football's return, after consecutive wins last week.

Why Arsenal missed Cazorla and Xhaka against Middlesbrough

Mohamed Elneny and Francis Coquelin completed the most passes during Arsenal's 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough but, even so, the Gunners missed Santi Cazorla and Granit Xhaka massively.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal on the bench during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Massive boost for Arsenal ahead of West Ham as 6 return to training

Arsenal have been boosted by the news that six of their crocked stars have returned to training ahead of their Premier League game against West Ham on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Ivan Perisic attends an Inter Milan press conference at Wembley Stadium on November 27, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Spurs blow ahead of Arsenal as winger suffers ACL injury

Ivan Perisic of Tottenham Hotspur is set to miss the remainder of the season due to an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury. This is a critical setback for both his club and Croatia's national team.
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted Arsenal XI v Leicester – Xhaka to start?

Picking an Arsenal team when you've got choices is enough to drive you crazy. We give it a go anyway.

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

Who's in action for Arsenal this weekend?
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 248: Return of the cack

Matthew and Paul survey the wreckage of Sunday's visit to the toilet bowl, wonder how we got duped again, and look wistfully back at...
Watford's English striker Andre Gray (L) and Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos look on during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on September 15, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Player ratings vs Watford – Arsenal embarrassed in two-goal comeback

Arsenal fell disappointingly short against bottom-of-the-table Watford on Sunday, throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal breaks past Luka Milivojevic and James McArthur of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta baffled over Mike Dean decision

Mikel Arteta says that he does not understand how James McCarthy was able to remain on the pitch after the Crystal Palace player hacked Bukayo Saka down with zero intention of playing the ball.

Maitland-Niles in for Kolasinac: Predicted Arsenal 3-4-2-1 line-up v West Brom

Just to keep us guessing, Arsene Wenger reverted back to three at the back against Crystal Palace on Thursday and, with two first team players still sidelined, I reckon he'll do something similar against West Brom on Sunday.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND: Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope receives treatment for a shoulder injury which forces him to leave the field during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on December 02, 2023. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Serious injury to rule Newcastle star out of Arsenal clash

Nick Pope suffered a serious injury for Newcastle United at the weekend, and the early suggestions are that he'll be out for long enough to miss their game against Arsenal.

Willian & Lacazette to start: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Spurs

Sunday brings the first North London derby since the return of fans, let's take a look at our predicted Arsenal lineup vs Spurs.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury updates pre-Aston Villa

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provides updates on Gabriel Martinelli and Thomas Partey's conditions ahead of the weekend fixture, with optimism and caution.

Xhaka needs dropped & other things we learned from Arsenal’s shambolic display at Southampton

Another Arsenal away game, another embarrassing display from men who earn more in a week than I probably have in my entire life.

Theo Walcott believes Manchester City will be worried about Arsenal

Theo Walcott is optimistic about Arsenal's chances against Manchester City.
Fulham's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno looks on during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage in London on February 24, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Bernd Leno ‘1 of 3 best’ in country says Fulham boss

Fulham manager Marco Silva has praised goalkeeper Bernd Leno ahead of the match against his former club Arsenal, saying he's one of the three best keepers in the country.
Arsenal v swansea

Injury scares hit for Halloween – Swansea City v Arsenal preview

Halloween occurs on Saturday, when Arsenal face Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. The Gunners lost to the Welsh outfit twice last season and head...

Arsenal face a no-win situation against Everton – Predicted result

Just how will Arsenal do against Everton in the wake of their Champions League nightmare? We try to predict the future.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Solly March of Brighton & Hove Albion gets past Diogo Dalot of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at American Express Community Stadium on May 04, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Brighton injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash

Brighton's Solly March suffers injury blow, casting doubt on his availability for Arsenal clash as the Gunners aim to keep pace in title race.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gestures 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 June 20, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / 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 MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Nketiah to replace Lacazette: Arsenal predicted lineup vs Southampton

Arsenal face Southampton away from home on Thursday, looking to pick up their first points since the return of football.
Arsene Wenger sent off

Wenger – I regret everything

Arsene Wenger has told the media that he 'regrets everything' after he shoved Anthony Taylor in the Arsenal tunnel.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal sits on an advertising board on the sideline during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019, in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Sheffield United: Arsenal slump to embarrassing defeat after lifeless performance

Arsenal put in a limp performance against Sheffield United on Monday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat away from home.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Petr Cech of Arsenal walks off injured during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Cech still a doubt as Tottenham welcome back Alderweireld

Petr Cech remains an injury doubt for Arsenal, while Tottenham can call upon Toby Alderweireld and new signing Lucas Moura for Saturday's North London derby.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Saed Kolasinac during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on December 09, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal players remember how to football + 11 other things from West Ham win

It was the team all Arsenal fans wanted, for a little while at least, so there was much excitement ahead of the game followed by a lot of sadness, some jubilation and a weird sense of disbelief that Arsenal actually managed to win a match.

Saka concern for journalists with World Cup approaching

As the World Cup closes in, the English press have become very concerned with the amount of football Bukayo Saka is playing for the club that pays his wages.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea receives medical treatment during the UEFA Champions League group E match between Chelsea FC and Dinamo Zagreb at Stamford Bridge on November 02, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea set to be without 5 injured players for Arsenal clash

Graham Potter gave an injury update on Ben Chilwell, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Denis Zakaria ahead of Chelsea's clash with Arsenal on Sunday.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Premier League appoint officials for Arsenal-Wolves ‘PGMOL derby’

Amid the current refereeing controversy surrounding both clubs, the Premier League have appointed their officials for Arsenal's game against Wolves on Saturday.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gestures to Juergen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on November 20, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Jurgen Klopp explains bust-up with Mikel Arteta

Jurgen Klopp has explained why he and Mikel Arteta ended up in an altercation during Saturday's match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (C) celebrates after a shot from Arsenal's Italian midfielder Jorginho ends up in the net, rebounding off Aston Villa's Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for an own-goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 18, 2023. - Arsenal won the game 4-2. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal analyst ejected after Aston Villa nerd-off

Arsenal’s Premier League victory against Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon was marred by an angry confrontation between members of the coaching staff from both sides.
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal acknowledges fans following the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal FC at John Smith's Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Huddersfield Town: Injury-ravaged Arsenal scrape uninspiring win

Arsenal got the three points they needed with an injury-ravaged side taking to the field against Huddersfield Town, but it wasn't a performance that will live long in the memory.

Injured star returns: Arsenal lineup vs Newcastle United predicted

After finally putting together a few Premier League wins, let's take our look at our Arsenal predicted lineup vs Newcastle United for their opening FA Cup clash.
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.