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.

Player ratings v Sunderland: Ramsey’s return gives Gunners crucial edge

After we went 1-0 ahead and Giroud gifted Sunderland an equaliser soon after, I was sure we'd done it again: we'd messed up another...

Wenger explains why he chose Walcott against Newcastle

Wenger reveals his decision behind starting Walcott.

Arsenal rob Newcastle to stay top of the league [with goal]

Arsenal made sure they remained at the top of the table by claiming their ninth win in a row over Newcastle in the first...

Wenger: Premier League is getting tight at the top

Speaking post-Leicester, Arsene Wenger admitted that Spurs beating Manchester City early on Saturday has really set the cat amongst the pigeons in the league. It...

Result: Arsenal make tough work of a kicky Newcastle

Arsenal survived a physical assault at the hands of Newcastle in order to claim all three points against ten men on Saturday lunchtime. With a...
Arsenal team news

Team news: Arsenal unchanged against Southampton

After beating Manchester City on Monday night, Arsène Wenger has decided too as Arsenal look to go top of the Premier League on Boxing...

Wenger: The red card made the game more difficult for us

Wenger believes Walcott struggled to find space after Newcastle red card.

Ozil congratulates teammates after tough win

Mesut Ozil sat out Arsenal's game against Newcastle as he recovers from a knee injury. A surprise omission, the German allegedly has a minor knee problem,...

Cech: Watford points just as important as Manchester United ones

An accusation often levelled at Arsenal is that they don't take some of the smaller sides as seriously as they ought. Seeming to turn up...

Norwich City 1-1 Arsenal – player ratings

A disappointing draw at Carrow Road made it three Premier League games without a win for Arsenal, who missed the chance to join Manchester...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Arsenal v Sunderland

With Arsenal players dropping like flies, Arsene Wenger was expected to get a little creative with his team for the game at the Emirates...
Arsenal team news

Ozil’s back, Alexis on bench – Official Arsenal v Chelsea teams

A win at home against Chelsea could not only send Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League table, it could restore the...

Arteta praises Stoke’s transfer business

Arsenal's captain, Mikel Arteta, has praised Stoke for the business they have done over the summer. With talents you wouldn't normally associate with Stoke arriving,...

Watch: Arsenal players ecstatic after win over Manchester City

After 'taking inspiration' from Man City's Tunnel Cam, it was only right that Arsenal shared Monday's installment after we beat them 2-1 at the Emirates. In...

Wenger: Stoke have many players that can give us problems

Ahead of Arsenal's match against Stoke on Saturday, Arsene Wenger sang the Potters' praises, claiming that he believes their technical ability has greatly improved...

Wenger hails ‘key’ Walcott and hopes for more success

Wednesday marked 10 years at Arsenal for Theo Walcott, and Arsène Wenger has been full of praise for the England forward. After signing for Arsenal...

Cech aims for Chelsea win to stay top of league

Petr Cech took to Twitter on Monday morning to thank everyone for his man of the match award at the weekend and then rally...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Arsenal v Manchester City

After a brilliant weekend which saw Manchester United and Liverpool lose in hilarious fashion, the time has finally come for the Arsenal. Welcoming Manchester City...

Watch: Arsene Wenger on Arsenal win over Everton

Arsene Wenger met with the press immediately after his side's win against Everton at the Emirates on Saturday evening. Ending the Toffee's unbeaten record away...

Özil dominates proceedings with two assists in blistering second half

A slow first half almost seemed to pass Mesut Özil by on Saturday afternoon. Arsenal's lack of pace and movement stifled the playmaker's ability to influence...
Arsenal v swansea

Wenger has to gamble in midfield – predicted XI to face Swansea

After a week of rotation in the League Cup, the Arsenal side should be stocked full of stars once again at Swansea on Saturday. Unfortunately,...

Wenger agrees with Newcastle sending off

Wenger believes Newcastle's red card was warranted.
Arsenal team news

Norwich City v Arsenal official teams: Ramsey starts

Coming off the back of a strong performance in midweek, Arsenal now hope to get back to winning ways against Norwich City at Carrow...

In full: Arsene Wenger and Roberto Martinez press conferences post Arsenal v Everton

Arsene Wenger and Roberto Martinez both met with the press in the wake of Arsenal's 2-1 win over Everton at the Emirates on Sunday. In...

Result: Gunners draw at Norwich and pick up more injuries

Mesut Özil's opener at Carrow Road was cancelled out by Lewis Grabban as Arsenal were held to a point by Norwich City. Within 12 minutes...

Player ratings: Cech makes up for sloppy defence

A nerve-wrecking first half and electric second left Arsenal with a fair 0-0 draw against Liverpool on Monday. The defence was beyond shaky during the...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Aston Villa v Arsenal

Arsenal travel to Villa Park today knowing that a win will, temporarily at least, take them to the top of the table. All eyes will...

Walcott: Alexis is top quality – even when he’s not scoring

Theo Walcott spoke after Arsenal's 5-2 win over Leicester City in the Premier League to hail Alexis Sanchez's stunning individual performance. The Chilean scored a...

Wenger: Newcastle wanted to stop us

Wenger is unsure whether we received enough protection against Newcastle.

Wenger: Leicester City’s early goal concerned me

Despite coming back to thump Leicester 5-2, Arsene Wenger was keen to acknowledge the match, especially in the opening stages, wasn't as straight forward...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Arsenal v Manchester United

Arsenal face Manchester United for the first time this season at the Emirates looking to bounce back from our mid-week loss against Olympiacos. The Gunners'...
from Arsenal's opposition

Watch: McClaren blames referee for red card

Steve McClaren spoke to the press immediately after the game against Arsenal and was quick to blame the referee for sending off his player. The...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Arsenal v Stoke

I usually start these posts with 'Arsenal welcome to the Emirates' but it's Stoke, and they aren't welcome. The Gunners will be hopeful of...
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 8: Let’s get it on

This week, the guys are on a high after beating Stoke, and, quite frankly, they get a bit carried away with themselves, letting their creative juices flow in ways you probably don't even want to imagine.

Walcott: We knew Leicester would come for us

Theo Walcott scored the equalising goal for Arsenal after Leicester City went ahead early on and insists that it was the Gunner's ability to not...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Liverpool v Arsenal/ Klopp v Wenger

Whenever these two managers meet there tends to be a bit of a love-in. On the pitch, however, things will be slightly different as Arsenal...

Wenger: Newcastle decided to be physical from start

Wenger on being patient and not becoming aggressive.
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal go into the north London derby hoping to go top of the Premier League table. The Gunners are currently flying in the league. However,...
Arsenal team news

Ozil out! Official teams: Newcastle v Arsenal

Arsenal travel to Newcastle for the early kick-off knowing that they need a win desperately. Picking up just four points from their opening three games,...

Wenger: Alexis is back to his level

After a dry spell upon his return from the Copa America, Alexis Sanchez got back to goalscoring ways against Leicester in the Premier League...