Premier League

Arsenal move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after a convincing home win, increasing the pressure on Manchester City.

Arsenal will face a weakened Spurs side after Cristian Romero’s red card and a growing injury list rule out several key players.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has suggested Arsenal are among the best teams in Europe right now, admitting his team face a tough challenge this weekend.

The Premier League have confirmed their match official appointments for the weekend fixtures, including Arsenal’s match at home to Sunderland.

Jurrien Timber joined Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard in missing Arsenal’s training session on Thursday, raising doubts about his involvement this weekend.

Bukayo Saka was withdrawn in the warm-up against Leeds with a niggle, and the winger is expected to be out until later this month

Leeds manager Daniel Farke said his side “didn’t really get to create chances” as Arsenal dominated a 4–0 win at Elland Road.

Arsenal’s Premier League trip to Wolves could be moved to February if they reach the Carabao Cup final, following confirmation from the league.

Arsenal head to Leeds United with almost a full squad available, an unusual position after a season shaped by injuries and careful load management.

Martin Odegaard believes Arsenal were better than Manchester United in the first half of Sunday’s game, but he admits things fell apart after that.

Pep Guardiola went on a rant against Premier League referees after Manchester City’s win over Wolves, despite pundits agreeing that Saturday’s match official got his biggest call correct.

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury woes continue to pile up, with Lucas Bergvall the sixth player to be ruled out of next month’s north London derby against Arsenal.

Noni Madueke said Arsenal “weren’t clinical enough” after the 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, with Inter Milan next in the Champions League.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal were denied a “very clear penalty” after a VAR handball call in the Nottingham Forest draw, disputing the Match Centre view.

Piero Hincapie has been ruled out of Arsenal’s trip to Nottingham Forest because of his groin injury but Cristhian Mosquera is with the squad.

Man United handed Arsenal a major title boost by extending Man City’s winless Premier League run to four games, with City managing just one shot on target.

Unai Emery has complained about Arsenal again, claiming Morgan Rogers is being targeted and saying Mikel Merino should have been sent off at the Emirates.

Tijjani Reijnders says Manchester City are “pretty confident of catching Arsenal” as they head to Old Trafford for today’s derby against Manchester United.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have no new injury concerns before Nottingham Forest, with one possible return as he checks on Mosquera, Dowman, Hincapie and Calafiori.

Conor Bradley has confirmed successful knee surgery after being stretchered off vs Arsenal, as fallout continues with 576 Ofcom complaints.