Tag: Premier League

Jeremy Corbyn with Sadiq Khan

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.
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.

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.
Mike Dean books Shkodran Mustafi

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.
Theo Walcott

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.
Former England football player Michael Owen arrives at Anfield for the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Swansea City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 21, 2017. Picture: Anthony Devlin/AFP/Getty Images

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.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

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.
Theo Walcott

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.
Paul Merson

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.
champions league trophy

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 (R) challenges Costa in a duel for possession during the Chelsea fixture

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.
Calum Chambers v Tottenham

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.
Arsenal loan watch

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.
Arsenal preview Burnley

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.
from Arsenal's opposition

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.