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.

Alexis stinks but still grabs Gunner glory against Burnley: Player focus

Alexis Sanchez put in a less-than-impressive performance against Burnley on Sunday, but he still managed to step up at the crucial moment to grab all the Gunners' glory.
Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi (R) reacts after English referee Michael Oliver (unseen) awarded Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) a penalty after he was fouled by Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 29, 2018. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal embarrassed: Player ratings vs Liverpool

Arsenal were embarrassed by Liverpool 5-1 at Anfield on Saturday, despite taking an early lead against the league leaders.

How Arsenal can stop Tottenham's key man

Christian Eriksen poses a real threat to Arsenal on Saturday. Daily Cannon looks at why he is potentially so dangerous and what we can do to stop him.

Player ratings v Manchester United: Ozil, Sanchez and Walcott shine in emphatic win

Although it has to be said the whole team performed spectacularly against Manchester United, there were a few players who really stood out. A rapid,...

Opposition preview – Newcastle

Arsenal travel to Newcastle this weekend looking to get over the midweek disappointment. Here's everything they need to know to ensure they do just that.

Havertz injury update ahead of Arsenal vs Chelsea clash

Chelsea's Kai Havertz is available for selection against Arsenal, while both teams deal with multiple injuries in a crucial Premier League encounter.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal interacts with Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal after being substituted during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Tactics: How Mikel Arteta solved the Granit Xhaka problem

Join Stephen Bradley as he analyses Arsenal's thumping 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and how Mikel Arteta has found a role for Granit Xhaka that lets him thrive.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: A general view outside the stadium as a rainbow branded Premier League logo in support of the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign can be seen ahead of the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 06, 2020 in London, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal could have extra celebration against Tottenham

Can Arsenal win the derby, seal St. Totteringham's Day, AND push for the title? Fans are buzzing about the epic possibilities.

Watch: Giroud has a laugh at Ozil’s expense after Everton game

Olivier Giroud met with the press immediately after his goal helped Arsenal beat Everton 2-1 Saturday evening. The Frenchman, who set up by the King...
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City celebrates with the FA Cup Trophy after the team's victory during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on June 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal to play Manchester City in Community Shield

Arsenal set to clash with Manchester City in the Community Shield, following City's double win of the Premier League and FA Cup
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Match Referee Mike Dean awards a penalty to Tottenham Hotspur as Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur react during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Mark Clattenburg: Both Tottenham’s goals should not have been allowed

Mark Clattenburg has said that BOTH Tottenham’s goals should NOT have stood.
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Arsenal player ratings: Giroud smashes Stoke

Arsenal don't win at Stoke, until they do and then they smash some Orcs.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal argues with Seamus Coleman of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 07, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

How damaging is Everton’s defeat for Top 4’s Arsenal’s chances?

Arsenal suffered a damaging defeat on Sunday on Merseyside against Everton and now a top 4 finish is in serious jeopardy especially after Chelsea won on Monday Night against West Ham.

Wenger – The derby is special but home advantage doesn’t mean much

Arsene Wenger met with the press ahead of the NLD this weekend. The manager, who was quizzed on a wide variety of things, eventually got...
Nikolaj Moller with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Predicted Arsenal u21 lineup vs Gillingham: In-form summer signing to start

Needing just a point to top their EFL Trophy group on Tuesday, let's take a look at our predicted Arsenal u21 lineup vs Gillingham. After...
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after his sides victory in the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal at The King Power Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Episode 312: Behind Tottenham enemy lines as Aaron Ramsdale rises

Matthew is joined by Helen and Paul this week to look back on an excellent victory at the King Power, and wax lyrical about the rise of Aaron Ramsdale.

Infographic: Arsenal’s 500 Premier League Wins

On 21st of April 2016, Arsenal won 2-0 against West Bromwich Albion: our 500th Premier League win since it was formed in 1992.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta: It cannot always be like that

Arsenal scored what I'm sure Mikel Arteta felt was the almost perfect goal on Saturday against Southampton, but the manager doesn't just want the team to score goals like Alexandre Lacazette's opener.
Aaron Ramsey, Hattrick hero v Everton

Ramsey hattrick claims another Premier League record for Arsenal and cements another

After Aaron Ramsey's treble at the weekend more Arsenal players have scored a Premier League hat-trick than any other club in the competition's history.

Referee mistakes cost Arsenal Premier League title

If you think that Arsenal regularly get shafted by referees, then you are right.
Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou looks on during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on September 16, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Postecoglou goes on VAR rant despite previous calls to respect officials

Ange Postecoglou went on a rant about VAR decisions on Thursday night, after previous praise from the media for not doing so.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring their fourth 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)

Saliba & Xhaka latest injury update for Manchester City clash

Mikel Arteta has given an update on his squad ahead of Arsenal's match against Manchester City, primarily discussing William Saliba and Granit Xhaka.

Wenger: People forget Walcott's been out for a year

Theo Walcott has struggled to secure a place in the starting 11 since coming back from injury but made quite a difference when he...
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Wenger: Swansea will be tough

Arsenal's visitors on Wednesday night, Swansea City, are languishing in the Premier League and still have plenty to play for. Back in August very few...
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures from the sidelines during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 8, 2020. (Photo by Andy Rain / POOL / AFP)

Arteta angry at Arsenal attitude against Aston Villa

Mikel Arteta will not accept the mindset he saw from Arsenal players against Aston Villa as they collapsed 3-0 at home in the Premier League.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal embraces Lewis Dunk of Brighton & Hove Albion after the draw in the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal at American Express Community Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Poor captain showing: Arsenal player ratings vs Brighton

Arsenal played out their first draw of the season when they came away with a 0-0 from The Amex against Brighton but, in truth, they were lucky to get that.
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)

Unbelievable ref selected for Arsenal’s game at Tottenham

While this season has been pretty painful, we have at least been able to relax knowing Martin Atkinson hasn't been involved, in any capacity,...
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BBC pundits praise Arsenal’s ‘quiet’ & ‘amazing start’

Discover how Arsenal's solid defence has become a key factor in their Premier League success, with insights from Conor Coady, Chris Sutton, and Rory Smith.
Arsenal's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno (on stretcher) remonstrates with Brighton's French striker Neal Maupay after the keeper was injured during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on June 20, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

Bernd Leno was right to shout at Brighton player and here’s why

Bernd Leno took the time to have a real go at Neal Maupay as he was stretchered off following the Brighton man's 'challenge' and he had every right.

Pellegrino: Don’t rule Arsenal out of the title

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino says Arsenal are a top team, and he thinks it's too early to rule the Gunners out of the title race just yet.
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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 English midfielder #41 Declan Rice crosses the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on October 21, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Postponed Arsenal-Chelsea game could move to week of Spurs clash

Arsenal's upcoming fixture against Chelsea has been postponed, with reports it could end up being moved to the midweek of the north London derby.

Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 v Leicester City: Return of Le Coq

Arsenal welcome Leicester City to the Emirates on Wednesday night hoping to win back-to-back league games for the first time since January.

Wenger stands by Walcott’s defensive capabilities, confuses everyone

Arsene Wenger's unshakable faith in his players is one of his best traits but at the same time, it's one of his worst. Although standing...

Result: Arsenal topple hosts Hull despite embarrassing penalty miss

Arsenal finally managed another win over Hull and this time it was moderately convincing.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Solly March of Brighton & Hove Albion gets past Diogo Dalot of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at American Express Community Stadium on May 04, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Brighton injury crisis deepens ahead of Arsenal match

Arsenal seeks to capitalise on Brighton's injury woes to boost title hopes, as they will be without a number of key players.
Burnley v Arsenal. Referee Anthony Taylor awards a penalty against Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal which is later overturned photo by Daniel Chesterton Burnley UK Copyright: Daniel Chesterton

Police seeking fans from Burnley vs Arsenal match

Police are looking to speak to a number of men after bottles and wooden seats were thrown when crowd trouble flared up at the...

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...

Watch: Wenger issues rallying call to fans ahead of title push

Arsene Wenger spoke with the press immediately after his side dismantled a poor Everton side at Goodison Park. The boss spoke with pride about his...
Antonio Conte Arsene Wenger

Conte seeking revenge against Arsenal when he should say ‘thank you’

Conte seeking revenge against Arsenal when he should say ‘thank you’ to them for helping to get their title charge on track.