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.

Video – Arsene Wenger post-Aston Villa reaction

Arsene Wenger speaks Mesut Ozil, Aston Villa, catching the leaders and more.
COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 15: Arsenal manager Unai Emery waves to fans at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 15, 2019 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Manager-cam: Arsenal to focus camera on Unai Emery during Tottenham match

Arsenal will reportedly provide a 'manager-cam' trained on Unai Emery throughout the North London derby on Sunday. That's according to a piece in the Mail...

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
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates their side's win with their players during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta’s player-fan connection can triumph at Old Trafford

Over the course of three hours football at the Emirates in the last week, the Arsenal have showed an impressive resilience to go with an increased level of control in their game with five wins out of five, but can they make it six against Manchester United?.
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Campbell starts: Swansea City v Arsenal official teams

After a disappointing midweek full of rotation, Arsène Wenger has reinstated his strongest team possible for the trip to Swansea City on Saturday. The Gunners...
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli right celebrates with Mohamed Elneny after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Copyright: Facundo Arrizabalaga

Martinelli to start: How Arsenal could line up vs Brighton

As Arsenal make one final attempt to qualify for European competition, let's take a look at our predicted lineup to face Brighton on Sunday.

Player focus: Have Arsenal broken Mkhitaryan already?

Despite Henrikh Mkhitaryan having only made two starts for Arsenal since his move from Manchester United in January, fans are already starting to worry about that Arsene Wenger has broken the 29-year-old.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal fans

Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Arsenal fans after their 1-1 draw against Sheffield United on Saturday.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) shakes hands with Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes during the UEFA Europa League last 16 first leg football match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on March 9, 2023. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Gabriel discusses Arsenal’s Premier League prospects and praises Mikel Arteta

Gabriel Magalhães discusses Arsenal's Premier League journey and praises Coach Mikel Arteta's influence on his career.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on November 9, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Hot take: Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes pluck Unai Emery’s hens

Arsenal went to Leicester in search of only their third cleansheet in their last 25 Premier League away games and, as you know, couldn't find it.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring the 2nd Arsenal goal with Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on March 11, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Aubameyang has the best conversion rate in the Premier League this season

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has the best conversion rate in the Premier League this season, according to WhoScored.

Wenger pleased with Arsenal performance and result

Arsene Wenger was understandably pleased with his side's 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge.

The man in the middle – Arsenal v Villa ref review

Anthony Taylor took charge of Arsenal v Aston Villa on Sunday at the Emirates, so how did the man in the middle get on?
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup third round football match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on January 9, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal record another positive Covid-19 test

Arsenal have another positive Covid-19 case in the playing camp, following the postponement of the North London derby.
TELFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal in the changing room after the Premier League 2 match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at New Bucks Head Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Telford, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Only 1 issue: Arsenal team news ahead of Nottingham Forest

Arsenal go into the game against Nottingham Forest in the unusual position of only having one player unavailable through injury, although he's quite an important one.
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?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Harry Maguire of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 29, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Manchester United vs Arsenal gets new date and kick-off time

Arsenal's trip to Old Trafford is set, and the title race heats up. Plus, vote for Martin Odegaard as UEFA Champions League Player of the Week.
WREXHAM, WALES - DECEMBER 09: King Charles III attends a celebration at St Giles’ Church to mark Wrexham becoming a City during his visit to Wrexham on December 09, 2022 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal Chelsea match rescheduled due to King’s Coronation

Arsenal and Chelsea's Premier League match rescheduled due to Metropolitan Police resources issue ahead of King Charles III's coronation.

Preview v Hull: Think of the fans

The usual match preview is here with you ahead of Monday's visit to Hull, but this one includes a few more personal comments than usual.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on January 30, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arteta delivers positive injury updates ahead of Burnley

Arteta shares positive news on Arsenal's injury front ahead of Burnley game with key players returning to training

Thierry Henry: Lehmann would have grabbed Clichy by the neck

Former Gunner, Thierry Henry, was seemingly furious with a couple of Manchester City's players following their 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad.
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Analysing Arsenal’s final flourish to the season

See how Granit Xhaka's return to midfield changed the Gunners' buildup play and how Graham Potter tried to go for the win only for it to backfire completely
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Gabriel Jesus #9 of Arsenal controls the ball against Oriol Romeu #18 of Barcelona in the first half of a pre-season friendly match at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury news amid Gabriel Jesus boost

Injury and suspension troubles loom over Arsenal as they prepare for Fulham, with Zinchenko's return and Jesus back in training.

Player ratings: Walcott, Ramsey and Alexis all fail to show up against Manchester United

A strong Arsenal lineup failed to capitalise on Manchester United's lack of fit first team players and got humiliated by a gang of youngsters. As...

Match preview – Crystal Palace v Arsenal

The Gunners look to burst into the top four on Saturday afternoon. To do so, they'll have to gun down the Eagles at Selhurst Park.

Newcastle are in for a thrashing – pre-match predictions

Will arsenal struggle or take their post-Champions League frustrations out on an already battered Newcastle?

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 at war with referees Daily Mail Arteta criticism

Daily Mail wage war on Arsenal and Arteta

With claims being made phone calls were made to instruct pundits to tone down their criticism of match officials following Arsenal's recent defeat to Newcastle United, the Daily Mail's media machine has kicked into gear

Player focus: Koscielny and Gabriel partnership doesn’t work

After another disappointing performance at home to Crystal Palace, a lot of focus will be directed at what Arsenal did poorly during the game, and most of it should fall on the centre-back partnership of Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 11, 2018. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / 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 DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)

8 things we learned about Arsenal against Wolves

Arsenal signed off for the latest international break with a lucky draw against Wolves to extend their unbeaten run to 16 and their winless run to 3.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: A general view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on April 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

AST ask Ivan Gazidis to help prevent Christmas Eve fixture

The Arsenal Supporters' Trust has written to Ivan Gazidis, requesting his assistance in preventing the Christmas Eve fixture against Liverpool from going ahead.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Ivan Perisic attends an Inter Milan press conference at Wembley Stadium on November 27, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Spurs blow ahead of Arsenal as winger suffers ACL injury

Ivan Perisic of Tottenham Hotspur is set to miss the remainder of the season due to an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury. This is a critical setback for both his club and Croatia's national team.

Happy St Totteringham's Day – Post Hull v Arsenal reactions

Time to play Hull for the fourth time in under 12 months. Yippee. In addition to our extensive pre-match coverage of the game, we've gotten...
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal team captain Patrick Vieira (L) and manager Arsene Wenger wave from the open-top bus carrying the winners of the British Premier League Championship, Arsenal players and their families, on its way to Islington Town Hall,16 May 2004, as part of the Club's victory celebration. (MARTYN HAYHOW/AFP/Getty Images)

Premier League 17/18: Newbies, favourites, golden boot and more

The new Premier League season kicks off in just a couple hours time, with Arsenal playing Leicester at the Emirates Stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal 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)

Arsenal and Spurs game will be 199th meeting: Who comes out on top?

Arsenal face Spurs this weekend in what will be the 199th meeting of the two sides and there is one clear winner, as if you didn't already know.