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.

Rodgers congratulates Cech on performance

Rodgers praises Cech after Liverpool draw.

Walcott: I want to repay Wenger for his faith in me

After scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday, Theo Walcott explained how he wants to repay Arsene Wenger's faith in him...

Čech: We were in control

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has insisted that his side were in control throughout Sunday's 2-0 win against Aston Villa. After a big win in midweek, the...
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Official teams: Chelsea v Arsenal

With Chelsea only managing to secure one win so far this season, the pressure is on the Blues to get a result at Stamford...

Arsenal make sure the points stick against Everton to go top

The weekend got off to the best possible start with Chelsea losing again, going down to 10 men and having Jose Mourinho sent off...

Tottenham v Arsenal: Out of form, out of luck?

Arsenal head into the first north London derby of the season on the back of a poor run of form, but will a break...
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Official teams: Watford v Arsenal

Following the international break, Arsenal are back in Premier League action with a trip to Vicarage Road on Saturday evening. Watford have been strong at...
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Official teams: Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth

After a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Southampton on Boxing Day, Arsenal hope to get back into the driving seat with a clash against newly...

Fans urged to arrive early at West Brom

West Brom have confirmed that there will be additional security measures at the game this weekend and have urged fans to get to their...

Wenger: Giroud is looking sharp

Despite Olivier Giroud being in a run of bad form at the moment, the striker scored his third Premier League goal of the season...

Cech delighted with having nothing to do against Newcastle

Peter Cech may as well have brought a book with him to Newcastle. With barely anything to do against the Magpies' ten men, the Arsenal...

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...

Player ratings v Everton: Giroud and Cech prove their worth

Olivier Giroud got his first start in a while against Everton and proved why he's still got it. At the other end, Petr Cech made...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Arsenal v Liverpool

Arsenal host Liverpool in their first meeting of the new season hoping for a similar performance to last time the two teams met. Last time...
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Everton to become second team in a week to use Arsenal

After losing to Manchester United last weekend, Everton will be looking to make a point against Arsenal when the two sides meet at the...

Against all odds – West Brom 3 Arsenal 1

Against all odds, Arsenal suffered a shocking 3-1 loss to West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on Matchday 29
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Matic ‘hopes’ Chelsea will be ready for Arsenal

Despite both sides having a Champions League match midweek, most fans' attention has already turned to the Premier League game at Stamford Bridge on...
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Official: Leicester v Arsenal teams

Arsenal bring their run of four straight away games to a close this afternoon with a trip to the King Power Stadium to face...
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Petr Cech of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Cech and Lacazette help carry Arsenal to victory: Player ratings vs Everton

Arsenal secured a fifth consecutive win and a first clean sheet of the season against Everton on Sunday, and moved up to sixth in the table.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal is shown a yellow card by referee Martin Atkinson during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Leicester close on Liverpool but Arsenal still top of yellow card table

Arsenal sit top of the yellow card table with more yellows than anyone else, a higher yellow-per-game rate than any other side while picking up yellows for fewer fouls than any other side in the Premier League.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal shoots during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 26, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Brighton: Arsenal held despite another Aubameyang goal

Arsenal were held to a disappointing draw in Brighton on Boxing Day, despite taking an early lead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Arsenal supporters wait for the start of the UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Brighton defender’s big reveal about Arsenal plan shakes football

Lewis Dunk has 'revealed' that part of Brighton's plan to beat Arsenal was to turn the crowd against the home team, tactics that will surely shake the footballing world.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Troy Deeney of Watford leaves the field after being shown a red card for elbowing Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Watford manager doesn’t know why Troy Deeney was sent off so let me explain...

Watford manager Javi Gracia doesn't know why Troy Deeney was sent off against Arsenal so I thought I'd explain it to him.

Holding and Iwobi impress with push for Emery’s first choice eleven: Player ratings vs...

Arsenal had to wait until the 81st minute to open the scoring against Watford, but ended up winning the match 2-0, for a seventh consecutive victory.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: David Luiz of Arsenal scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on October 06, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Bournemouth: Arsenal earn 3 points despite making things difficult for themselves

Arsenal made hard work of another home win on Sunday, this time against Bournemouth.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Marko Arnautovic of West Ham United celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

West Ham get huge boost before Arsenal game

West Ham have been given a huge boost ahead of this weekend's game against Arsenal with the news that forward, Marko Arnautovic, has been passed fit.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 04, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Is Mesut Ozil available for Liverpool vs Arsenal?

Mesut Özil says he doesn't want to leave Arsenal and he wants back into Mikel Arteta's team so let's play a game for 20/21...is Mesut Ozil available for selection?
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Unai Emery, the Arsenal manager looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 24, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Leicester City: Arsenal continue terrible run of form

Arsenal suffered another damaging defeat at the hands of Leicester City on Sunday, thanks partly to a soft first-half red card, but not helped by a poor overall performance.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal v Leicester player ratings: Mesut Özil sensational, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang clinical, Alex Iwobi shines

Arsenal started slow but finished impressively against Leicester City on Monday, coming from behind to win the match 3-1.
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.

S*n and Daily Mail refuse to let facts get in way of Arsenal bashing

The S*n had a nice big piece trashing Per Mertesacker for attending a basketball game instead of an Arsenal youth match, but they've got so much wrong it makes my head hurt.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel (2L) celebrates with team-mates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on September 12, 2020. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / 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 BEN STANSALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Gabriel’s Arsenal dream debut

Gabriel got his Arsenal career off to the best possible start with a goal and a cleansheet as Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Unai Emery, the Arsenal manager looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 24, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Brighton: Arsenal shoot themselves in the foot to avoid top four

Arsenal could only manage a draw against Brighton on Sunday, effectively killing their hopes of a top-four finish.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi leaves the pitch after being sent off for a second yellow card after a foul on Blackpool's English midfielder Jordan Thompson (unseen) during the English League Cup football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at The London Stadium, in east London on October 31, 2018. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / 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 credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Will Matteo Guendouzi miss Liverpool or Tottenham game? Confusion cleared up

Matteo Guendouzi will miss Arsenal’s game against Liverpool this weekend despite confusion over the suspension rule changes in the Carabao Cup.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Referee Martin Atkinson is seen prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on October 29, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal get their own personal Premier League referee for Crystal Palace game

Martin Atkinson will take charge of his fourth Arsenal game of the season this weekend when he turns up at the Emirates on Sunday for the match against Crystal Palace.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal celebrates the win after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal prove they’re possibly, probably, not total morons

It’s been a lingering question about Arsenal for a number of years – are they just a collection of idiots, incapable of following basic instructions when they take to the football pitch? On Saturday we got a resounding answer – no!
Monaco's Portuguese forward Gelson Martins (L) fights for the ball with Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes (R) during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco (ASM) and Lille OSC (LOSC) at the "Louis II" stadium in Monaco, on December 21, 2019. (Photo by VALERY HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Gabriel rejected larger Manchester United offer for Arsenal

Manchester United made Gabriel Magalhaes a more lucrative financial offer to join them, but the player preferred to join Mikel Arteta's project.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Sokratis sets new Arsenal yellow card record

Sokratis has now picked up more yellow cards in a league season than any other Arsenal player since the Premier League started.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Blackpool at Emirates Stadium on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s dreaded November curse: Should we be scared ahead of Liverpool?

November is upon us and that can only mean one thing – as we continue to mend our shattered Arsenal hearts, it’s time for the dreaded Arsenal curse to kick in and rob us of every single shred of optimism we’ve managed to claw together since the season started.
English referee Kevin Friend shows a yellow card to Arsenal's English defender Calum Chambers (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal remain top of yellow card table with Liverpool bottom

Arsenal are still firmly on top of the yellow card table picking up more cards than any other side while needing to fewest fouls to get booked.