May 10, 2026 12:34 PM

Premier League: Manchester City move within two points of Arsenal with win over Brentford

Manchester City kept the Premier League title race alive with a convincing 3-0 win over Brentford F.C. at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, moving within two points of leaders Arsenal F.C.. After a dramatic 3-3 draw against Everton F.C. earlier in the week, Pep Guardiola’s side responded with a dominant display, particularly in the second half. The victory puts pressure back on Arsenal ahead of their clash against West Ham United F.C.. City had to work hard for the breakthrough despite control...

April 16, 2026 10:33 AM

Arsenal hold off Sporting to enter Champions League SFs

Arsenal have reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in consecutive seasons for the first time in their history after holding Sporting CP to a draw in a tight encounter. The result was enough to send Arsenal through to the semi-finals, where they will face Atletico de Madrid. Arsenal remain the only unbeaten team in this season’s Champions League, with ten wins and two draws from 12 matches. The dominant side for much of the first half, Arsenal came close just before the half-hour mar...

December 28, 2025 10:27 AM

Premier League: Odegaard’s first strike of the season, own goal help Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1

Skipper Martin Odegaard scored his first goal of the season as Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 at home on Saturday to move back to the top of the Premier League table. Odegaard powered home from just outside the area before Georgino Rutter flicked the ball into his own net from a Declan Rice set piece to double the Gunners’ advantage. Brighton fought back through a Diego Gomez goal in the 64th minute, but a stunning save by David Raya denied Yankuba Minteh and preserved Arsenal’s precious three p...

December 4, 2025 10:47 AM

Arsenal beat Brentford, Leeds stun Chelsea in Premier League

Mikel Merino’s powerful header and Bukayo Saka’s late strike helped Arsenal secure a 2-0 victory over Brentford, extending their unbeaten run to 18 matches across all competitions. Merino continued his scoring form with the opening goal in the 11th minute, and although Saka made it 2-0 only in stoppage time, Brentford failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match. Good link-up play between Noni Madueke and Ben White allowed White to set up Merino, who scored for the secon...

November 27, 2025 10:40 AM

Soccer-Arsenal stun Bayern Munich to seize Champions League top spot

Arsenal beat Bayern Munich for the first time in a decade to maintain their 100% record in this season's Champions League with a 3-1 home win sending Mikel Arteta's side clear at the top of the group on Wednesday. Jurrien Timber headed Arsenal in front from a corner after 22 minutes only for teenager Lennart Karl to equalise for the six-time European champions before halftime. Arsenal dominated the second half though and displayed their enviable squad depth as substitutes Noni Madueke and Gabr...

November 10, 2025 9:45 AM

Man City outclass Liverpool to cut Arsenal’s lead, Aston Villa on the up

Manchester City laid down a clear statement of intent in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game as a manager with a crushing 3-0 defeat of Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday. First-half goals by Erling Haaland and Nico Gonzalez and a stunning effort by Jeremy Doku after the break crowned a superb City display against lacklustre opponents. The result not only allowed second-placed City to slice Arsenal's lead to four points, but also showed that Guardiola's side are fast evolving into serious t...

August 18, 2025 10:23 AM

Arsenal capitalise on keeper error to secure 1-0 win at Man United

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori headed home an early corner, aided by a weak challenge from goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, to earn a 1-0 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, spoiling the hosts' season opener. Despite a cast of new faces, Mikel Arteta's visitors proved they are still lethal from set pieces with Calafiori netting in the 13th minute. Arsenal's William Saliba backed into Turkish keeper Bayindir, who feebly batted the ball with one hand into the path of Italian Cal...

June 18, 2025 3:15 PM

Liverpool begin Premier League title defence against Bournemouth, Arsenal visit Man Utd

Liverpool will begin their Premier League title defence when they host Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15 while last season's runners-up Arsenal visit Manchester United two days later, England's top flight said on Wednesday. Manchester City, who are eyeing a seventh Premier League title under Pep Guardiola after finishing third in the last campaign, take a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers for their season opener on August 16. Chelsea welcome FA Cup winners Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge on ...

February 14, 2025 8:08 PM

Havertz injury a big blow for Arsenal while Saka not yet ready, says Arteta

Kai Havertz's season-ending injury is a "big blow" to Arsenal and it will test their mettle once again after the club navigated through several injuries this season to sit second in the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday. Havertz will undergo surgery on a hamstring injury and the club confirmed his recovery and rehabilitation would extend into pre-season preparations for the next season. Havertz, Arsenal's top scorer this season, joins a list of forwards who are out injured,...