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.

Premier League clubs can play friendly matches this week

Premier League clubs can take part in friendly matches over the next fortnight, as long as they fulfil a number of conditions.

Arsenal v Aston Villa – The last five

Arsenal and Aston Villa meet regularly, here is a look at the last five fixtures between the two sides.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Flynn Downes of West Ham United warms up prior to the UEFA Europa Conference League group B match between West Ham United and RSC Anderlecht at London Stadium on October 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

“We certainly don’t fear Arsenal” says West Ham man

West Ham United faces Arsenal in a pivotal Premier League clash, with the Hammers aiming to prove their worth against the table-toppers.

Did nothing but fall over: Arsenal Player ratings after dramatic Burnley win

Arsenal managed a big win against Burnley thanks to a late Alexis Sanchez penalty, but how did the players do individually?
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's French forward Thierry Henry (R) celebrates as teammate Robert Pires (3rdL) is mobbed by Patrick Vieira (L), Ashley Cole (2ndL) Gilberto Silva (2ndR) and Dennis Bergkamp (3rdR) after scoring against Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. Arsenal leads 2-0 at half time. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Tottenham v Arsenal: 62 games since they last met with contrasting fortunes

Arsenal face Tottenham on Sunday afternoon for the first time since November and the fortunes of both sides could not be more different.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on February 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Declan Rice: The key to Arsenal’s set-piece success

Declan Rice is scoring goals and setting them up for Arsenal. Discover his new set-piece role and how it's transformed his game.
Arsenal news and gossip - Arsenal vs Wolves - WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: João Moutinho of Wolves during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and AFC Bournemouth at Molineux on February 18, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Wolves midfielder to miss Arsenal trip as exit looms

Joao Moutinho is set to miss Wolves' Premier League match against Arsenal, fueling speculations about his future at Molineux. A look into Wolves' player situation."
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette (2R) is shown a yellow card by referee Craig Pawson during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 29, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / 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 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Craig Pawson robs Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal against Chelsea

Mikel Arteta was robbed of his first win as Arsenal head coach by a series of awful mistakes, led by the referee Craig Pawson.

2 Arsenal midfielders up for Premier League top honour

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Year. Cast your vote now!
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (R) walks off having been shown two yellow cards in quick succession by English referee Michael Oliver during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 10, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Clattenburg: 1 yellow would have been fairer for Martinelli

Mark Clattenburg has said that Michael Oliver got it right and wrong against Arsenal as he continues to be one of only a few former refs prepared to defend Arsenal.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Gtech Community Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Trossard on Arsenal team dynamics and settling in

Leandro Trossard discusses his on-field chemistry with Bukayo Saka, his adaptability in Arsenal's front line, and his smooth integration into the team.

Predicted Manchester United 4-2-3-1 v Arsenal: Rooney back

With both managers mounting a challenge for a Champions League spot for the next season, this will be one of the most important fixtures in the coming weeks.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 27, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Arsenal’s last 18 Premier League matches show why Unai Emery should be sacked immediately

In Arsenal's last 18 Premier League games, they have won only six times, losing six and drawing the remaining matches, showing why Unai Emery should be sacked immediately.
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Player Ratings: Alexis redeems himself while Mustafi bosses the defence

Arsenal kept their good run going and beat Southampton 2-0 on Wednesday night to get back to 5th place, just 3 away from the beloved top 4.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

They never learn: Lucas Moura certain Spurs will beat Arsenal

Tottenham's Lucas Moura believes Spurs will beat Arsenal on Sunday despite being unable to beat Newcastle at home.

Wenger: What I want from Arsenal fans

Arsene Wenger wants Arsenal fans to show solidarity going into the final stages of the season. Speaking ahead of our midweek match against Swansea in...
Kieran Tierney of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 Leg 1 match between SL Benfica and Arsenal at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy on 18 February 2021. Copyright: Giuseppe Maffia

Pepe replaces Smith Rowe: How Arsenal could line up vs Manchester City

Arsenal return to Premier League action with a match against Manchester City on Sunday, so let's take a look at our predicted lineup.

Arsene Wenger pre-Newcastle press conference in full

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Thursday afternoon ahead of his side's trip to Newcastle.

Arsenal pre-Tottenham team news: Koscileny news ‘positive’

Arsene Wenger met with the press ahead of Arsenal's crunch game at White Hart Lane this weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Davy/Pool via Getty Images)

Is Dani Ceballos fit and available to play vs Fulham?

Dani Ceballos signed for Arsenal on loan from Real Madrid but will he be available to play against Fulham in Arsenal's Premier League opener?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Hector Bellerin embraces Gabriel Martinelli and Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

2 standout stars: Arsenal’s January player ratings

January was Mikel Arteta's first full month in charge of Arsenal, so how did the players rate?
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts at the end of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on February 4, 2023. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta on injuries, contracts, Bournemouth & more

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta held a pre-match press conference ahead of their game against Bournemouth on Saturday. He discussed various topics, including injury updates, the team's potential, playing players out of position, and their upcoming match against the Cherries.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Referee Michael Oliver gestures during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on September 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Referee announced for Arsenal’s season opener against Manchester City

Michael Oliver will take charge of Unai Emery’s first competitive match as Arsenal head coach on Sunday against Manchester City.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal (L) embraces Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal (R) after he is subbed during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium on December 10, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Video – Arsene Wenger post-Stoke press conference

In what was a polished display from the Gunners, a brace from Alexis Sanchez on top of Laurent Koscielny’s opener made sure that Arsene Wenger’s men left with all the points and some modicum of revenge for what happened at the Britannia
Burnley handball not given as an Arsenal penalty

VAR robs Arsenal again as rules state it was a penalty

Arsenal could only muster a 1-1 draw against Burnley thanks, as usual, to their own stupidity and the VAR rules that only apply to Arsenal.

Arsenal embarrassed by Liverpool again

Join Stephen Bradley as he tries, and fails, to draw positives from Arsenal's 3-0 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's French forward Thierry Henry (R) celebrates as teammate Robert Pires (3rdL) is mobbed by Patrick Vieira (L), Ashley Cole (2ndL) Gilberto Silva (2ndR) and Dennis Bergkamp (3rdR) after scoring against Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. Arsenal leads 2-0 at half time. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Parlour: If City went unbeaten it would be even better than when we did...

Ray Parlour thinks Manchester City winning the league unbeaten this season would be an even bigger achievement than when the Gunners did it.

The man in the middle – Kevin Friend review

It would be churlish to moan about the referee after watching Arsenal out-Arsenal themselves against Swansea. Sure, he should have booked Jonjo Shelvey in the...
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Lingard: Our squad is strong enough to beat Arsenal

Jesse Lingard believes that even without half their squad, United still have enough in their ranks to beat Arsneal on Sunday.

Arsenal’s predicted line-up against Bournemouth: Kolašinac to start

Arsenal play Bournemouth on Saturday in the Gunners' fourth league match of the season, so we're having a look at how we think they'll line up.

Watch: Wenger on next season, toxic atmosphere and his players

Arsene Wenger met with the press after his side had beaten Everton but only managed to seal Europa League football next season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Aston Villa: Arsenal fight back to win despite defensive frailties

Arsenal fought back with 10 men to defeat Aston Villa 3-2 on Sunday, showing a lot of spirit amid all the same problems that have been plaguing the team this season.
Arsenal's English defender Ben White celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta gives Ben White injury update

Before Arsenal's game against Leeds United on Saturday kicked off, Ben White was spotted leaving the warmup and going down the tunnel with the physio. After the game, Mikel Arteta confirmed the defender has been carrying a bit of a problem.

Building an intimidation factor: Is Arsenal developing an “Invincible” aura?

Is Arsenal creating an "Invincible" aura like their legendary squad? Arteta suggests their dominance might have a psychological impact on opponents. Will this intimidation factor influence the title race?

Tactics: How Saka and Martinelli’s magic got Arsenal back on track

Join Stephen Bradley as he discusses Arsenal's comfortable 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday.
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Ozil out, Elneny in – Official Stoke v Arsenal teams

Arsenal travel to Stoke today knowing that three points will take them back to the top of the table ahead of Leicester City and...

Player ratings: Super-sub Welbeck bags boring Arsenal three points against Norwich

Although the 1-0 win over Norwich was pretty tedious, a win is a win right now.

Wenger: Alexis ‘gave absolutely everything’ against Liverpool

Post-Liverpool, Arsene Wenger praises how Alexis Sanchez ‘gave absolutely everything’ for his team during the landslide 4-1 win against the Reds.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Freddie Ljungberg caretaker Arsenal coach during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 5, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Ego, cowards & 21 other things I noticed as Arsenal messed up again

Arsenal against Brighton was a lot of things, few of them good as we moved closer to the relegation zone with our first home league defeat of the season, so here are 23 things I noticed from Thursday night.

Arsenal player ratings v Stoke – Ozil, Ox & Alexis shine as Iwobi proves...

Arsenal never really got out of 2nd gear against Stoke because they didn't have to.