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Liverpool goes top of Premier League as Man City's 32-game unbeaten streak ends at Bournemouth
Read full article: Liverpool goes top of Premier League as Man City's 32-game unbeaten streak ends at BournemouthManchester City’s 32-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League has ended in a 2-1 loss at Bournemouth as Liverpool wrested back the lead in the title race.
Liverpool leads the way in the Premier League and gives Slot club record
Read full article: Liverpool leads the way in the Premier League and gives Slot club recordLiverpool has kept its place at the top of the English Premier League after a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace and Arne Slot set a club record of nine wins from his first 10 games in charge.
Dortmund scores 7 while Barcelona, Man City and Arsenal all win in Champions League
Read full article: Dortmund scores 7 while Barcelona, Man City and Arsenal all win in Champions LeagueKarim Adeyemi starred as Borussia Dortmund has run riot against Celtic while Barcelona and Manchester City claimed their first wins in the restructured Champions League.
Arteta responds to 'dark arts' taunts by Man City as injuries mount for Arsenal
Read full article: Arteta responds to 'dark arts' taunts by Man City as injuries mount for ArsenalArsenal manager Mikel Arteta has bristled at suggestions his team used “dark arts” in the feisty English Premier League match at Manchester City.
Arsenal gets under Man City's skin amid 'dark arts' accusations in English soccer's new big rivalry
Read full article: Arsenal gets under Man City's skin amid 'dark arts' accusations in English soccer's new big rivalryArsenal has gotten under Manchester City’s skin in what has fast become the new big rivalry in English soccer.
Man City and Arsenal look ready to go the distance again in Premier League after 2-2 draw
Read full article: Man City and Arsenal look ready to go the distance again in Premier League after 2-2 drawJohn Stones’ injury-time equalizer rescues a point for Manchester City in a 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal in the Premier League.
Man City fans party as Guardiola's dominant team wins a record fourth straight Premier League title
Read full article: Man City fans party as Guardiola's dominant team wins a record fourth straight Premier League titleManchester City fans took to the field to party after their team beat West Ham 3-1 in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium to secure a record fourth straight English top-flight title for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Arsenal beats Man United 1-0 to take title race with Man City to final day of Premier League season
Read full article: Arsenal beats Man United 1-0 to take title race with Man City to final day of Premier League seasonThe Premier League title race will go to the last day of the season after Arsenal returned to the top of the standings with a 1-0 win at Manchester United.
Arsenal keeps up Premier League title push with 3-0 win over Bournemouth
Read full article: Arsenal keeps up Premier League title push with 3-0 win over BournemouthArsenal has maintained its pursuit of the Premier League title with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth that lifted Mikel Arteta’s team four points clear of second-place Manchester City.
Arsenal survives scare at Tottenham and extends lead to 4 points ahead of Man City's game at Forest
Read full article: Arsenal survives scare at Tottenham and extends lead to 4 points ahead of Man City's game at ForestArsenal has survived a late scare at Tottenham to stay ahead in the race for the Premier League title.
Liverpool gains an advantage in three-way title race as Man City and Arsenal draw
Read full article: Liverpool gains an advantage in three-way title race as Man City and Arsenal drawLiverpool leads the way in the race for the Premier League title after Manchester City and Arsenal canceled each other out with a 0-0 draw.
Arsenal hammers West Ham 6-0 and Man United ignites Champions League hopes with 2-1 win at Villa
Read full article: Arsenal hammers West Ham 6-0 and Man United ignites Champions League hopes with 2-1 win at VillaArsenal hammered West Ham 6-0 for its biggest ever Premier League away victory before United beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a huge result in the race for Champions League qualification.
Arsenal's struggles continue in 2-0 loss to Liverpool in FA Cup. De Bruyne back for City in 5-0 win
Read full article: Arsenal's struggles continue in 2-0 loss to Liverpool in FA Cup. De Bruyne back for City in 5-0 winArsenal’s alarming problems in front of goal have been further exposed in a 2-0 loss to Liverpool in a heavyweight FA Cup match.
Arsenal limps into 2024 after 'worst performance of the season.' Tottenham closes in on top four
Read full article: Arsenal limps into 2024 after 'worst performance of the season.' Tottenham closes in on top fourArsenal is limping into 2024 after a damaging stretch of results that culminated in what coach Mikel Arteta called “the worst performance of the season” on the final day of the year.
Man United frustrates Liverpool as Arsenal moves back on top of the Premier League. Villa wins again
Read full article: Man United frustrates Liverpool as Arsenal moves back on top of the Premier League. Villa wins againManchester United held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield as Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League after a 2-0 win against Brighton.
Arsenal goes top after Liverpool halts Man City's winning streak. Newcastle beats Chelsea 4-1
Read full article: Arsenal goes top after Liverpool halts Man City's winning streak. Newcastle beats Chelsea 4-1It looks like Pep Guardiola has a fight on his hands in the Premier League if he is to win an unprecedented four titles in a row with Manchester City.
Man United manager Ten Hag gets a much-needed win following speculation about his future
Read full article: Man United manager Ten Hag gets a much-needed win following speculation about his futureErik ten Hag can breathe a sigh of relief after Manchester United ended another difficult week on a winning note.
Newcastle condemns abuse toward Guimarães and Willock as Arsenal rages at match officials
Read full article: Newcastle condemns abuse toward Guimarães and Willock as Arsenal rages at match officialsNewcastle says it is supporting Bruno Guimarães and Joe Willock after the players were sent racist abuse over social media following the 1-0 win against Arsenal in the Premier League.
Manchester City back on top of the Premier League as Arsenal loses at Newcastle
Read full article: Manchester City back on top of the Premier League as Arsenal loses at NewcastleThe Premier League table has a familiar look about it after Manchester City blasted its way back to the top with a 6-1 rout of Bournemouth.
Arsenal enjoys a 'special' win over Man City to end losing PL streak. Liverpool held 2-2 at Brighton
Read full article: Arsenal enjoys a 'special' win over Man City to end losing PL streak. Liverpool held 2-2 at BrightonPerhaps the pendulum has finally swung Arsenal’s way in the fight for Premier League supremacy.
Declan Rice comes in as 2nd-half sub in Arsenal's 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars
Read full article: Declan Rice comes in as 2nd-half sub in Arsenal's 5-0 victory over the MLS All-StarsNewly acquired midfield star Declan Rice came on as a second-half substitute and helped Arsenal finish off a 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars.
Manchester City 3 points away from Premier League title after Arsenal's latest loss
Read full article: Manchester City 3 points away from Premier League title after Arsenal's latest lossManchester City is one win away from a third successive Premier League title and a fifth in six seasons under Pep Guardiola.
Arsenal fights back to extend league lead to 7 points
Read full article: Arsenal fights back to extend league lead to 7 pointsArsenal showed how to fight back on English soccer's traditionally busy Boxing Day by beating West Ham 3-1 to stretch its lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.
Arsenal, Man United prove Guardiola right with PL wins
Read full article: Arsenal, Man United prove Guardiola right with PL winsPep Guardiola says he can sense the coming tide and the Manchester City manager will be even more convinced of the new threats to his team’s dominance after the latest round of Premier League games.
Liverpool and Man City bitter rivalry boils over at Anfield
Read full article: Liverpool and Man City bitter rivalry boils over at AnfieldPep Guardiola says Liverpool fans will have to improve their aim after claiming coins were thrown at him and missed during Manchester City’s 1-0 defeat at Anfield in the Premier League.
Arsenal out of FA Cup, Liverpool and Tottenham avoid upsets
Read full article: Arsenal out of FA Cup, Liverpool and Tottenham avoid upsetsArsenal has failed to transfer its improved Premier League form to the FA Cup in losing 1-0 to second-tier Nottingham Forest in the second big shock of the third round.
Arsenal loss to leader Man City sees grip on 4th loosened
Read full article: Arsenal loss to leader Man City sees grip on 4th loosenedRodri scored a stoppage-time winner to complete Manchester City's comeback to win 2-1 at Arsenal and move the champions 11 points in front of second-place Chelsea at the top of the standings.
Bold approach proves costly for Arsenal in latest slipup
Read full article: Bold approach proves costly for Arsenal in latest slipupArsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor stadium in Burnley, England, Saturday, March 6, 2021. Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka received a short pass from goalkeeper Bernd Leno, took a slightly heavy touch onto his weaker right foot, then attempted a dangerous pass across the face of goal around Burnley striker Chris Wood. “It’s the way we play and the way we want to play,” said Arteta, whose side had gone ahead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. He was sent off in the teams’ meeting at Emirates Stadium in December and also in their game in January 2017. The team hasn't played in the Champions League since the 2016-17 campaign, missing out last season after a late collapse.
English soccer at breaking point over abuse on social media
Read full article: English soccer at breaking point over abuse on social mediaRacist abuse. And social media accounts allowed to stay active even after spreading bile. English football has reached breaking point with players, coaches, referees and officials aghast at the ongoing proliferation of hate aimed at them on Instagram and Twitter. The police appear more determined to intervene and prosecute offenders who have used social media to hurl hatred. The government is also introducing legislation — the online safety bill — that could see social media companies fined for failing to protect their users.
FA Cup holder Arsenal eliminated, Man City survives scare
Read full article: FA Cup holder Arsenal eliminated, Man City survives scareArsenal's Nicolas Pepe, center, battles for the ball with Southampton's James Ward-Prowse, left, and Stuart Armstrong during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round soccer match at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England, Saturday Jan. 23, 2021. It was the first goal Arsenal had conceded since Dec. 26 after five consecutive shutouts. CITY UNDER PRESSURECheltenham came close to one of the biggest shocks in the 150-year history of the FA Cup before Pep Guardiola's City team scored three late goals. VILLA ON THE RISEAston Villa beat Newcastle 2-0 to move within three points of sixth-place Arsenal in the only Premier League game on Saturday. Newcastle lost its fourth straight league game and is in 16th place, increasing the pressure on manager Steve Bruce.
Youngsters deliver for Arsenal as scrutiny shifts to Lampard
Read full article: Youngsters deliver for Arsenal as scrutiny shifts to LampardArteta had billed the coming week, starting with the visit of Chelsea, as a “crucial” period that would determine which direction Arsenal was heading this season. A first league victory in nearly two months was vital, therefore, to boost Arsenal players' fragile confidence — even if it only lifted them into 14th place. “It's something to build on.”It took 90 minutes for the scrutiny that was hovering over Arteta to drift toward his Chelsea counterpart, Frank Lampard. That's three losses in the last four league games for Chelsea, which has dropped to seventh place and whose identity — and best lineup — is increasingly hard to decipher. The result kept Leicester above United in the standings after they started the day in second and third place.
Everton loses last unbeaten record in unpredictable EPL
Read full article: Everton loses last unbeaten record in unpredictable EPLEverton was the last side to relinquish its undefeated record in this most unpredictable of seasons, though the 2-0 loss at Southampton didn’t knock Carlo Ancelotti’s side off the top of the standings on Sunday. Playmaker James Rodriguez was quiet and striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin failed to score in a league game for the first time this season. Aston Villa was the other unbeaten team coming into this round but was outclassed in a 3-0 defeat by Leeds on Friday. The win over Everton came on the one-year anniversary of Southampton's 9-0 loss to Leicester. By stooping to head home a cross from fellow substitute Cengiz Under following a rapid counter-attack in the 80th minute, Vardy scored his 11th Premier League goal against Arsenal.
PREMIER LEAGUE 2020-21: Rodriguez, Havertz among signings
Read full article: PREMIER LEAGUE 2020-21: Rodriguez, Havertz among signingsJames Rodriguez joined Premier League club Everton on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 in an attempt to revive a career that faltered at Real Madrid. Now, they are both at Everton, a team without a trophy since 1995 and living in the shadow of neighbour Liverpool, the recently crowned Premier League champion. KAI HAVERTZ (Chelsea)The most expensive signing of the offseason at a fee rising to $92 million, Havertz might also be the most interesting. Havertz is the youngest player to reach 100 Bundesliga appearances and scored 36 goals in four seasons with Bayer Leverkusen in the German league. With Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech making up Chelsea's likely attack, Havertz won't be short of quality around him.
After 4-week break, English football swings back into action
Read full article: After 4-week break, English football swings back into actionLiverpool head coach Juergen Klopp arrives for an interview prior to a friendly soccer match between RB Salzburg and FC Liverpool in Salzburg, Austria, Tuesday, Aug.25, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
After 4-week break, English football swings back into action
Read full article: After 4-week break, English football swings back into action(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)The new English soccer season is starting in the same month the last one finished. Instead, it is a four-week preseason for the English champions that is still getting interrupted by an international break for Nations League qualifiers. I'll be very surprised if this is the best game we'll play this season, Klopp said. The sight of Jordan Henderson lifting silverware, with his now-trademark stuttering steps, alongside his jubilant Liverpool teammates is something English soccer fans are getting used to. It was Aubameyang, after all, who scored the goals in the FA Cup final that means Arsenal is back at Wembley this weekend.
Arsenal to cut 55 jobs due to financial damage from pandemic
Read full article: Arsenal to cut 55 jobs due to financial damage from pandemicLONDON Arsenal is cutting 55 jobs due to the financial damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen fans shut out of stadiums. In a statement issued Wednesday, head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham pointed to severe drops in broadcast revenue. But Mikel Artetas side qualified for the Europa League by beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday. We are now entering the required 30-day consultation period on these proposals, the statement said. We know this is upsetting and difficult for our dedicated staff and our focus is on managing this as sensitively as possible.
Aubameyang goals clinch FA Cup for Arsenal, beating Chelsea
Read full article: Aubameyang goals clinch FA Cup for Arsenal, beating Chelsea(Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)LONDON Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang clinched a record-extending 14th FA Cup for Arsenal on Saturday, scoring twice in a 2-1 victory against Chelsea at an empty Wembley Stadium. It not only sealed Arsenal's fourth FA Cup in seven seasons but a place in the Europa League, having only finished eighth in the Premier League. There could not even be a trophy presentation as usual in the Royal Box due to social distancing after this 139th FA Cup final. Never before had the FA Cup final been staged without fans. The American emulated compatriot Carli Lloyd, who netted in the Women's FA Cup final in 2017 for Manchester City.
Longest season ends, pandemic issues linger for the EPL
Read full article: Longest season ends, pandemic issues linger for the EPLIt was a test of resolve for new Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, but Project Restart was accomplished. No team suffered more after the restart in June than the 2016 champion, blowing an eight-point cushion in the Champions League places. The capitulation was completed by Sundays 2-0 loss to Manchester United, which took the last Champions League place off Brendan Rodgers' lineup. Like Chelsea, Arsenal turned to a former midfielder this season to take charge. But there wont be a fifth consecutive season in the Champions League for the 2019 beaten finalist.
Relegation fight heads to last day of Premier League season
Read full article: Relegation fight heads to last day of Premier League season(AP Photo/Peter Powell,Pool)Aston Villa is out of the Premier Leagues relegation zone for the first time in five months. The fight to avoid dropping out of the worlds richest domestic league is heading to the final day of the season, with two relegation places still to be filled and three clubs in realistic danger. Arsenal lost to a relegation contender two days after beating Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinals, highlighting the inconsistency that still bedevils Mikel Artetas team. CITY ROUTIf Watford does go down, at least it wont have to play Manchester City next season. Kevin De Bruyne provided the cross for Laportes goal for his 19th assist of the season, one off Thierry Henrys record for one season.
Arteta outwits Guardiola: Arsenal beats City in FA Cup semi
Read full article: Arteta outwits Guardiola: Arsenal beats City in FA Cup semi(AP Photo/Matt Childs,Pool)LONDON Seven months after leaving Pep Guardiola's side, Mikel Arteta outwitted his mentor to ensure his first season as Arsenal manager will end with an FA Cup final. Football shut down for three months in England and resumed in June with City beating Arsenal 3-0 in the Premier League. The FA Cup is the second trophy surrendered by City this season after losing the Premier League title to Liverpool. But City has already successfully defended the League Cup and can still win a double. BURNLEY EYES EUROPEThe number of Europa League slots in the Premier League depends on who wins the FA Cup.
Youngsters justifying the faith of top Premier League teams
Read full article: Youngsters justifying the faith of top Premier League teamsManchester United's Mason Greenwood celebrates after scoring a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, July 4, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)Some of the top Premier League teams are putting their faith in youth in the high-stakes finale to the longest-ever soccer season in England. Jamie Vardy passed the 100-goal mark in Premier League goals by netting twice as Leicester beat Crystal Palace 3-0 for its first win since the restart. With five more rounds left, Leicester stayed a point clear of Chelsea and three points ahead of fifth-place Manchester United. Finishing in sixth will earn the team a berth in the Europa League next season, as may seventh.
Another loss, another injury: Arsenal struggles on PL return
Read full article: Another loss, another injury: Arsenal struggles on PL returnThings are going from bad to worse for Arsenal in the early days of the Premier Leagues resumption. Sure enough, it was the French striker who scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Some of their players need to learn what is humility, especially one of them, Maupay said, without mentioning Guendouzi by name. Arteta lost midfielder Granit Xhaka and defender Pablo Mari to injury against City, with Mari unlikely to return before next season. Ben Chilwell was mobbed by his Leicester teammates after smashing home a rising, angled shot off the inside of the post in the 90th minute for what looked like the winning goal.
Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown
Read full article: Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdownWorkers block the view of the entrance, at Villa Park stadium, a day ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United, as the league resumes play after a 100-day pandemic-enforced shutdown, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)MANCHESTER Exactly 100 days after the last game, the Premier League is back. When the whole county went into lockdown, every industry sector was wondering when some semblance of normality could be returned to, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said. The Premier League was suspended after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the coronavirus on March 12. City knows it will be surrendering the Premier League trophy to Liverpool.