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.

Arsene Wenger

Wenger – This is what Tottenham will do on Sunday

Arsene Wenger has been speaking to the matchday programme about what he expects from Tottenham on Sunday in the north London derby.
Arsenal player ratings

Arsenal player ratings v Sunderland – Alexis world class as super sub Giroud shines

Arsenal should have been out of sight against Sunderland in the first half.

Predicted Manchester United XI v Arsenal

It’s almost time for Arsenal’s game at Old Trafford on Sunday where the Gunners will be favourites for the first time in the Premier...

Stat that proves Giroud is head and shoulders above other strikers

Since Olivier Giroud's debut for Arsenal in 2012, he's scored more headed goals than any other player in the Premier League.

Player ratings: Cech costs Arsenal against Crystal Palace

If Arsenal are playing the same all the time, can we just repost the old player ratings?

Awful ref appointed for Arsenal v West Brom

When Arsenal face West Brom in their rearranged tie on Thursday, 21st April, they will do so with Jon Moss in charge.

Arsenal's 'negative spiral' spells trouble for Spurs

If Arsenal are in a negative spiral, what does that mean for Tottenham? Daily Cannon compares Arsenal and Tottenham over the last two years and looks at why sometimes people should just keep their mouths shut.

Watch: Oxlade-Chamberlain flattens Danny Simpson

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain enjoyed a great pre-season and he looks as if he might be transferring that into a league campaign for the first time in a long while.

Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 v Everton: Koscielny out

Arsenal welcome Everton the Emirates for the final league game of the season. Here's how I think they'll line-up:

Ramsey thrilled with his assists against Liverpool

Aaron Ramsey grabbed a couple of assists as Arsenal brushed off Liverpool's challenge with ease.

Wenger explains why Arsenal were poor for first hour against United

Arsenal's point at Manchester United on Sunday may well be the one that seals third place and makes sure that the side don't have...
Arsenal stats

The two things that cost Arsenal dear against Manchester United

Arsenal somehow contrived to go to Old Trafford with their strongest team in years to play the weakest United team in living memory and lose. This is why that happened.

Player ratings v Swansea City – Mesut Ozil celebrates birthday in style as Theo...

Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Swansea wasn't easy but thanks to goals from Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil, we did it.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (L) and Arsenal's French coach Arsene Wenger (R) arrive for a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, on March 7, 2011 in Barcelona on the eve of their Champions League football match against FC Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE

Fabregas: ‘No matter what is said, Arsenal will always be special in my heart’

Cesc Fabregas is hoping that his display against Leicester will see him handed a start in Antonio Conte’s side when Chelsea rock up at the Emirates this weekend.
Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny and Francis Coquelin

Stat: Arsenal don’t concede when Elneny and Coquelin play

Arsenal returned to Premier League action with a comprehensive 4-0 win over a disappointing Watford side but did you know...
Mesut Ozil

The Sun name Ozil as flop of the weekend – why they’re wrong

I know, I know, nobody should listen to what the Sun has to say, but the problem is, millions of people do, so their bull needs to be addressed.

Injury updates: Szczesny, Arteta, Diaby, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Wilshere, Koscielny

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Thursday ahead of his side's game at Burnley and gave updates on his injured players.

Injury update – Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez had to be taken off after being on the receiving end of a very heavy tackle from Matthew Upson.

Liverpool injury concerns ahead of Arsenal opener

All the news lately has been about which players Arsenal are likely to be without for the season opener against Liverpool, but they are not without their problems themselves.

Last kick of the season wins Čech the Golden Glove outright

Manchester United secured fifth place in the final Premier League game of the season on Tuesday evening but the last touch of the campaign won Petr Čech the Golden Glove outright.

Sturrudge rants as he’s set to miss Arsenal game

If you had to point to one non-Arsenal player who was made of pure Arsenal DNA, then you’d probably pick Daniel Sturridge.

Attack v defence – why Arsenal can thump Tottenham this weekend

Five reasons why Arsenal fans should be super optimistic ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham this weekend

Fabregas grateful to Arsenal despite negative reception

Cesc Fabregas has admitted that he's still grateful to Arsenal despite receiving a quite hostile reception upon his return to the Emirates. The Chelsea man,...

Watch: How far and fast did Xhaka’s goal v Hull go?

Granit Xhaka hit a belter to score his first for Arsenal, but how far did it travel and how fast was it going?

Player ratings: Cech saves Arsenal from humiliation v Sunderland

Another game, another disappointing draw and yet more points dropped.

Result: Arsenal drop points in 1-1 draw with Palace

A first half goal from Alexis Sánchez was cancelled out by Yannick Bolasie's late equaliser as Crystal Palace won a point at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Calum Chambers

Oxlade-Chamberlain must start: Middlesbrough v Arsenal preview

After a forgettable 3-0 away defeat against Crystal Palace last Monday, Arsenal will be looking to atone for their errors in another away fixture - against Steve Agnew's inconsistent Middlesbrough side.

Waclott: That’s going to hurt Manchester United

Theo Walcott made a dramatic impact when he was introduced as a second-half substitute. Attempting to deliver a cross into the box, his ball was...

Chelsea destroy Tottenham dreams and inadvertently help Arsenal

Tottenham were unable to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for the first time in 26 years and saw their title dreams die to the soundtrack...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal lineup v Crystal Palace

Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates for the first match of 2017 and they will be without seven players for the game. This is how we think Arsenal will lineup for the game.
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal lineup v Bournemouth

Just two days after Arsenal's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace at the Emirates and THAT Olivier Giroud goal, the Gunners travel to Bournemouth hoping for a similar performance.

Why Gabriel offered enough to worry Mertesacker

Making his first Premier League start, it was interesting to see how Gabriel Paulista got on. We kept a close eye on him against Everton.
Arsenal tactics

How Arsenal’s new formation spells trouble for some

Do these players have a future at Arsenal under the new system?

Mesut Ozil hails Arsenal’s ‘dirty and lucky’ win over Southampton

Mesut Ozil is no fool, he knows what happened on Saturday against Southampton.

Coquelin stands out – Arsenal player ratings v Burnley

How did the Arsenal players do on an individual basis as they beat Burnley 1-0?
Arsene Wenger

Bellerin out – Arsenal injury update pre-Swansea

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday morning ahead of Arsenal's trip to Swansea on Saturday.

Boss hails ‘classy’ midfield star after Liverpool win

Arsene Wenger has been singing Mesut Ozil's praises after his performance against Liverpool.

Player ratings: Ozil runs rings around Palace

Ozil unreal against Crystal Palace.
Arsenal player ratings

Player ratings: Iwobi shines in a big away win

Arsenal romped home against Swansea, but how did the players do on an individual basis?

Head-to-head: Alexis v Coutinho

Ahead of the game, our good friends at Oulala compiled an infograph comparing Alexis Sanchez and Philippe Coutinho