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.

Watch: Arsene Wenger pre-West Ham press conference in full

On Thursday morning, Arsene Wenger met with the press ahead of his side’s game at West Ham on Saturday.

Wenger targets ‘perfect run’

11 points behind Leicester City with time to catch them running out, Arsène Wenger hasn't given up on the Premier League title just yet.

Leicester enjoying title race – unlike Arsenal

Remember when supporting Arsenal used to be fun? Wouldn't it be great if it was again?

Wenger: Winning League our only target

Arsene Wenger has praised the mentality of the current Arsenal team and admitted that now, the League is our only target.

Kouyate wins appeal, available for Arsenal clash

In what seems like the quickest decision ever, West Ham have had their appeal against Cheikhou Kouyate’s red card upheld and the player will now be available for the game against Arsenal at the weekend.

Arsenal dominate London Team of the Week again

Arsenal once again dominate the London Evening Standard’s London Team of the Week for the weekend’s Premier League games.
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Manchester City v Arsenal moved for TV

The televised fixtures for Matchweek 37 have been announced and Arsenal have had their match against Manchester City moved.

Arsenal defender: I’m not used to being benched

Per Mertesacker has admitted that although he's made his peace with it, he's not used to starting on the bench so often.
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Spurs hero sets his sights on Manchester United, still believes they can beat Arsenal...

Spurs Hero, Harry Kane, has set his sights firmly on Manchester United ahead of the north London team's clash with the Red Devils.
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Arsenal title dream to end if Leicester beat Manchester United

After beating Southampton at the King Power on Sunday, Leicester could, mathematically, win the title on May 1st when they face Manchester United, leaving Arsenal to wonder where it all went wrong.

Wenger: It’s not the same for Leicester

With Leicester closing in on winning the Premier League table, Arsene Wenger has been sure to highlight how much easier the Foxes have had it compared to his side.

Gabriel: We need Spurs and Leicester to faulter

Gabriel is remaining optimistic in Arsenal's quest for the title and thinks we'll win it... as long as Leicester and Spurs both slip up.

Watford man: Arsenal completely deserved to beat us

Watford defender, Sebastian Prödl, admitted that Arsenal deserved their 4-0 win at the Emirates.
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Leicester maintain their lead over Arsenal and Spurs with another 1-0 win

Leicester have once against frustrated Arsenal by scraping another 1-0 win and maintaining their lead 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
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Wenger hails new arrival

Arsene Wenger piled on the praise for new signing, Mohamed Elneny, after he put in another promising performance against Watford.

Wenger: We have values and he’s fearless

Arsene Wenger praised Arsenal's faith in youth players after Alex Iwobi put in another amazing performance during our 4-0 win over Watford.
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Watford man: Arsenal is the first team to do this

Quique Sanchez Flores was disappointed with Watford's lack of energy against Arsenal and pointed out how we're the first team to score four goals against them this season.

Bellerin: We’ve shown we can be dangerous

Hector Bellerin believes that Arsenal have proven that they can be dangerous and described how it felt to score his 'weird' goal.
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Stat: Elneny sets season record against Watford

Mohamed Elneny completed 121 passes against Watford setting a new record for the season for the most in one game.
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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...

Stats show Arsenal have clearly been practicing

Against Watford Arsenal managed a total of 19 shots, 12 of which were on target (63%). Makes a nice change.
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Graphic: Arsenal’s goals v Watford displayed pass-by-pass

Arsenal returned to Premier League action with a comprehensive display against Watford at the Emirates. Thanks to the Daily Mail, we've get some cool graphics which show how the Arsenal goals developed on the pitch.

Player ratings: Iwobi shines amongst great performances by everyone

Who was the MOTM against Watford? We take a look at how the players did in the Premier League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrates his team's 1-0 win in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Player focus: Alex Iwobi does it again

We've all heard the saying "one swallow does not a summer make" and in footballing terms it can be termed as "one season does not a superstar make."

Liverpool hand Arsenal lifeline with Tottenham draw

There’s not much love lost between Arsenal and Liverpool fans, but Gooners everywhere were sort-of celebrating as the Reds put a dent in Tottenham’s title hopes and offered Arsenal the chance to move to within one point of their north London rivals if they win their game in hand.

Wenger: We’re working hard to win the title

Arsene Wenger has admitted that although working for the title is hard, Arsenal are still trying.

Bellerin: If you don’t try, you won’t score

After beating Watford 4-0, Hector Bellerin is determined for Arsenal to keep pushing on to win the title.

Iwobi: Winning with Arsenal is a dream come true

Alex Iwobi has described scoring and winning with this Arsenal team as a dream come true.

Result: Arsenal take sting out of Hornets’ tail with emphatic victory

This time, Arsenal weren't letting Watford beat them on their own turf and the Gunners cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory.
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Official teams: Arsenal v Watford Take 2

After the Hornets beat Arsenal at the Emirates in our last meeting, knocking us out of the FA Cup, the Gunners will be looking to get their own back on Quique Sánchez Flores' men.
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Watford boss: It’s an honour to play against Arsenal man

Quique Sanchez Flores admitted that it's an honour to play against Arsene Wenger.

Watch: Arsene Wenger pre-Watford press conference in full

Arsene Wenger addressed the press on Friday ahead of Arsenal's clash with Watford and reiterated the importance of a win.

Wenger: Watford man has exceeded expectations

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he believes Quique Sanchez Flores has exceeded expectations at Watford this season.

Wenger explains the ‘vibes’ that will help Arsenal beat Watford

Arsene Wenger believes that international breaks a.k.a. the interlull is actually a good thing for the players' confidence.

Aston Villa disappoint Wenger

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he's 'disappointed' in the Aston Villa board for sacking Remi Garde.

Look: Arsenal in training ahead of Watford match

Arsenal welcome Watford to the Emirates on Saturday afternoon hoping to do a lot better than they did when the sides last faced each other. See the Gunners getting ready here.

Wenger insists it’s not the time to talk about signing new players

Wenger sheds light on those Granit Xhaka rumours.

Wenger: Arsenal fans need to unite

Arsene Wenger calls for unity among the Arsenal fans.
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Predicted XI: Arsenal v Watford

After the tedium of the international break, real football is back and Arsenal will be hoping they can do better against Watford this time around.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (L) speaks with Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R) as they attend a training session at Arsenal's training ground in London Colney, north of London, England on February 24, 2015, ahead of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match against AS Monaco on February 25 in London. (Photo credit GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Wenger on Ozil comments: It’s not our job to talk

Arsene Wenger claims it's not Mesut Ozil's job to talk to the press.