Tag: Premier League

Stats are clear: ‘Festive football’ causes 28% more injuries

There was a sharp rise in the number of injured players in the Injury League during the 'Festive Season'.

Arsenal need Europa League to salvage their season

Arsenal's FA Cup exit and continual struggles in the Premier League could leave everything riding on the Europa League.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on January 7, 2018 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

The embarrassing records Wenger keeps setting

The longer Arsene Wenger stays at Arsenal, the more records he sets. Unfortunately, not all of them are good.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Everton comeback kings this season

Arsenal and Everton have claimed more points from losing position than anyone else in the Premier League, but does this display mental strength?

Wenger blasts Premier League and FA over refereeing and scheduling

Arsene Wenger has criticised the FA and Premier League for failing to improve the standard of refereeing and create a fair schedule.

Monreal out, Mustafi to return: Predicted Arsenal 4-2-3-1 line-up vs Palace

Arsenal have a few injury concerns and a clogged schedule to deal with as they travel to Selhurst Park, but the starting eleven shouldn't be too different from the Liverpool clash.

Lawrenson gives his prediction for Arsenal’s meeting with Palace

BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson believes Arsenal and Crystal Palace will score in Thursday's Premier League clash, but feels it will be a close affair.

Wenger: I may change the squad to manage fixture list

Arsene Wenger has admitted he will need to rotate his squad due to the demanding fixture list in January.

Is this the clearest evidence Wenger isn’t setting Arsenal up properly?

Only one Premier League side have conceded more goals in the opening fifteen minutes of games than Arsenal have this season.

Sell him? He’s our best player! Arsenal player ratings v Newcastle

Arsenal got back to winning ways against Newcastle, but still have plenty to worry about.

Arsenal do their best to draw with Newcastle United but reluctantly accept all 3...

A wonderful volley from Mesut Ozil gave a wasteful Arsenal three points against Newcastle.

Lacazette: Arsenal need a miracle to win the Premier League

Alexandre Lacazette feels Arsenal need a miracle if they're to challenge for the Premier League title this season. 
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Merson: Arsenal can beat West Ham by tiring them out

Paul Merson feels Arsenal could take advantage of West Ham's fatigue when the two London sides lock horns on Wednesday night.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sutton: Lacazette should have been awarded a penalty

Chris Sutton says Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty against Southampton, after Alexandre Lacazette was tripped in the area when taking a shot.

Mauricio Pochettino gets the credit but stats prove Arsene Wenger is better

Mauricio Pochettino has done great work with Tottenham, but Arsene Wenger has still won more points at Arsenal than the Argentine has with Spurs in the last three years.

Cascarino: I don’t believe three at the back suits Arsenal

Tony Cascarino believes Arsenal played into Manchester United hands on Saturday by playing three at the back.
Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin (L) congratulates Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea (C) after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 2, 2017. Manchester United won 3-1. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images

De Gea has been far from “unbeatable” in games against Arsenal

David De Gea said he felt unbeatable against Arsenal on Saturday, despite still not being able to keep a clean sheet against them.

Iwobi: I’m very frustrated after Man Utd defeat

Alex Iwobi admits being frustrated with Arsenal's inability to convert more of their chances against Manchester United, after the Gunners scored just one of their 33 shots on Saturday.

1 goal, 10 games, no wins: Manchester United will need to better at Arsenal...

Arsenal are looking for yet another home win over Manchester United this weekend, but is it likely?

Koscielny: I don’t know about the penalty decision

Laurent Koscielny had his say on Arsenal's penalty against Burnley, admitting he didn't see it well in normal time, but feels these incidents will go for and against you over the season.

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?

Arsenal silence Burnley boo boys with late drama & gritty display to take 4th

Arsenal needed a late penalty to beat a resilient Burnley but came away from Turf Moor with all the points, moving up to 4th place.

Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3: Wenger turns to Tottenham slayers for trip to Turf Moor

Arsenal are expected to field their "A" team against Burnley on Sunday after fieding the "Bs" in Germany.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal reacts to going down injured during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and Crvena Zvezda at Emirates Stadium on November 2, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

5 things that could wrong for Arsenal against Burnley

Arsenal will come up against high-flying Burnley on Sunday afternoon and there are any number of things that could go wrong.
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)

This is why Arsenal beating Tottenham at home should have never been in doubt

Arsenal have lost just once to Tottenham Hotspur at home in all competitions since 1993, so why was anyone in doubt that they could get a result on Saturday?

Team news: Arsenal could welcome back Welbz and Mustafi for Derby

Arsenal could welcome back Shkodran Mustafi and Danny Welbeck for the Tottenham game. 

No team has more points from losing positions than Arsenal this season

Arsenal are the comeback kings of this Premier League season so far, although how frequently they keep going behind in games is a worry.

Arsenal and November: Don’t expect it to stop sucking anytime soon

November is by far Arsenal's least favourite month.

Could Wenger make it to 1000 league games with Arsenal? Should he?

Arsene Wenger is synonymous with longevity, but 1,000 league games should be beyond him.

Plucky Arsenal give it their best against Manchester City

Arsenal were swept aside like a mid-table club by an under-par City.

5 tactics Arsenal must get right against Manchester City to stand a chance

Five things to look out for during Manchester City v Arsenal

If Wenger tries to be Mourinho Arsenal will get walloped: Manchester City preview

How do you stop a team unbeaten in all competitions that has scored 49 goals along the way?

These tactics and some luck: Manchester City fans explain how Arsenal can beat them

Manchester City fans have been discussing how Arsenal could beat them on Sunday.

Michael Oliver appointed referee for City game

Michael Olivier will be in charge for Arsenal's visit to Manchester City on Sunday.

Arsenal hero on the rise as another falls : Things we learned from a...

Arsenal came from behind to win yet again at the Emirates this season.

It’s clear he’s no longer world class: Arsenal player ratings v Swansea

Arsenal staged a second half comeback to defeat Swansea. It wasn't as slick a performance as it was against Everton, but a win is a win. Here's how the players got on.

Arsenal Arsenal their way past Swansea

Arsenal battled from behind to claim a 2-1 victory over Swansea and keep up their 100% home record. 

Only Manchester City better at playing with 10 men than Arsenal

Arsenal have won 44% of their matches in the last five years when down to 10 men.

All change but no change: Arsenal predicted 3-4-3 v Swansea

Arsenal are set to name an unchanged starting line-up from the 5-2 win over Everton for Saturday's game with Swansea.

Arsenal’s home Swan song set to continue: Swansea preview & team news

Arsenal are looking to keep up their 100% record at home as they welcome Swansea to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.