Tag: Premier League
London mayor calls on major London clubs, and Tottenham, to pay for policing
Elite Premier League sides must make bigger contributions to policing during games, says Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
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.
Alan Smith calls for fan unity
Alan Smith believes that fan unity and a quick start will be crucial if Arsenal want to have a good season.
Arsene Wenger predicts when there will be a female manager in the Premier League
Arsene Wenger predicts the Premier League will have a female manager 'soon' and believes the role will be diluted so much they won't have a say in picking the starting eleven.
Micky Quinn predicts sixth placed finish for Arsenal
Micky Quinn has predicted a sixth-placed finish for Arsenal in the Premier League this season, meaning consecutive campaigns of failing in the top-four.
Premier League spending surpasses £1bn this summer
Premier League spending on transfers has already surpassed £1bn this summer, with 22 days remaining of the transfer window.
Arsenal fans unhappy with Mike Dean appointment
Arsenal fans are not happy with Mike Dean's appointment for Friday's Premier League opener against Leicester City.
Premier League clubs falling short in pledge to disabled fans
Less than half of Premier League clubs reportedly have adequate disabled facilities.
Walcott believes Friday night game will finally end Arsenal’s opening day hoodoo
Theo Walcott believes that playing on a Friday night could finally help Arsenal get off to a quick start in the Premier League.
Walcott: It’s going to be different for us this year
Theo Walcott has said that Arsenal aren't paying attention to their doubters and are ready for the new season.
Souness: I don’t see Arsenal competing for the title
Graeme Souness has said that he doesn't see Arsenal challenging for the Premier League title this season.
Owen: Arsenal, Spurs and Everton will miss out on top four
Michael Owen has predicted that Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton will miss out on the top four this season.
Merson predicts Alexis will leave and no top-four finish for Arsenal
Paul Merson has predicted that Arsenal will lose Alexis Sanchez and finish outside of the top four again this season.
Owen says Lacazette will win Golden Boot
Michael Owen has predicted that Alexandre Lacazette will win the Golden Boot this season.
Premier League announces updates to shirt and pitch regulations
The Premier League has made a couple of changes to their regulations, mostly focusing on superficial aspects of the game.
Arsenal’s Premier League opening record in the past decade
Arsenal have the seventh-best opening day record in the Premier League over the last 10 years.
Wenger admits long tours in pre-season can cause a slow start
Arsene Wenger has admitted that long pre-season tours can lead to slow starts in the Premier League.
Alexis Sanchez could play against Leciester
Alexis Sanchez could be selected for the opening game of the Premier League season against Leicester.
Premier League spending on wages is up 12%, according to latest study
A recent Deloitte study has revealed that Premier League spending on wages is up by 12% - twice as much as the rise in the last two years.
Arsenal sell 3rd highest number of season tickets
In a recent article, Premier League clubs were ranked by number of season tickets sold, so we decided to take a look at that list.
Merson “shocked” if Arsenal mount title challenge
Paul Merson has said he would be shocked if Arsenal mount a title challenge next season.
Arsenal’s opening day fixture against Leicester is now on Friday
Arsenal's opening day Premier League fixture against Leicester will now be played on a Friday night.
New Premier League kick-off time proposals criticised by fan groups
The Premier League's proposed 19:45 kick-off time has been criticised by fan groups.
Which Arsenal games could be affected by a Europa League hangover?
The fixtures for the 2017-18 Premier League were announced today, and Arsenal now know who they'll be facing after their Europa League excursions.
Arsenal 2nd in Ultimate League table from the last 50 years
Arsenal are in second place in the updated Ultimate League table, calculated from the various teams' average position over the past 50 years.
What’s at stake for Premier League trio battling for a Champions League place?
There are three Premier League giants going into the final game of the season with their hopes of Champions League football dependent on the outcome.
Charlie Nicholas: Sell Alexis to Chelsea for £60m
Charlie Nicholas believes Arsenal should just get rid of Alexis Sanchez as the player is demanding too much and not delivering.
Report: Arsenal hope injured Wilshere will be fit in August
Arsenal are hopeful Jack Wilshere will be fit to feature for the first-team ahead of the 2017/18 campaign, which starts on August 12.
No new deal for Wenger, reports suggest
According to a recent report, there is no new contract for Arsène Wenger to remain Arsenal manager beyond the current campaign.
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s verdict on another unacceptable away defeat
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was once again one of Arsenal's better performers on a frustrating afternoon against West Brom, and had his say after another disappointing defeat.
Alexis – part of the problem at Arsenal?
A recent article on Squawka has highlighted eight statistics which have suggested Alexis is currently part of Arsenal's problem.
Arsenal fans ’embarrassed’ by ‘lame’ plane protest planned at West Brom match
Some Arsenal fans are allegedly planning on flying a plane trailing a banner over the Hawthornes, and it's been met with groans of embarrassment from large numbers of fans who don't want to be connected with it in any way.
Progress report: Jack Wilshere
Jack Wilshere's loan move to Bournemouth was a surprising one at first glance, but it has allowed the midfielder a chance to silence his critics and hopefully earn back a place in the Arsenal side.
Player focus: Chambers solid as Boro keep clean sheet v Everton
Calum Chambers started and completed the full 90 minutes as Middlesbrough kept a clean sheet in a goalless draw with Everton.
Koscielny – We need to be more efficient in both boxes
After Arsenal's 3-1 defeat against Chelsea, Laurent Koscielny was asked to reflect upon another frustrating afternoon in the Premier League.
Loan watch: Chambers excellent despite Boro defeat at Spurs
Calum Chambers made a quick recovery from his stress fracture to start against Tottenham in Saturday's evening kick-off, and emphasised his importance to Middlesbrough with an excellent defensive display.
Loan watch: Chambers battles well but Boro lose once again
Calum Chambers was defensively solid once more and showed his attacking capabilities with an assist, but it ultimately wasn't enough as Middlesbrough lost 3-1 at home against West Ham.
Loan watch: A MotM display, debut, assist and more
There was a Man of the Match display from Jack Wilshere, a Calum Chambers assist and a start for Jon Toral during Rangers' Cup victory over Motherwell in an action-packed Saturday for Arsenal loanees.
Match Preview: Arsenal vs Burnley
After a last-gasp winner in stoppage time helped Arsenal to a uncharacteristically ugly victory over Burnley back at the start of October, questions have already been asked in regards to their title credentials.
Rival watch: Costa snatches points as Chelsea leapfrog Arsenal
Despite a tense afternoon on Sunday lunchtime, Chelsea fought hard and eventually snatched a 1-0 win over a resolute West Brom side, who defended well collectively for sustained periods but were punished for a costly second half mistake.