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Arsenal avoided costly VAR reviews last season, with officials overturning 12 red card decisions and 8 penalty awards. The club’s ability to dodge refereeing errors sparked fresh debate over VAR’s inconsistency in the Premier League.
David Raya will start in Arsenal’s Champions League final against Real Madrid, a meteoric rise from non-league Bromley FC to the world’s biggest stage. The 28-year-old goalkeeper’s journey includes 19 clean sheets in 38 Premier League games this season and a £23m transfer from Brentford.
Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in a tactical showdown under floodlights in Budapest. The clash pits two managerial philosophies against each other with Mbappé and Saliba in the frame.
Declan Rice’s midfield mastery and leadership propelled Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 21 years, earning him BBC Sport’s top individual award. The Gunners’ captain outshone Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Brentford’s Igor Thiago in a tightly contested vote.
Arsenal owner Josh Kroenke says the club’s dramatic turnaround under Mikel Arteta began during the Covid-19 shutdown, when empty stadiums forced a rethink of operations. The American billionaire, speaking exclusively to this newspaper, reveals how the pandemic created the conditions for the Gunners’ resurgence.
Arsenal faces a daunting Champions League final against a resurgent PSG, with injuries decimating the Gunners’ squad. A last-minute form surge from the French side has left bookmakers favouring Mbappé’s team by a narrow margin.
As Arsenal prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, these are the iconic individual displays that defined football’s biggest stage. From last-minute winners to masterclass goalkeeping, history’s finest moments await.
Arsenal enters their first Champions League final in 25 years with a squad brimming with belief and tactical precision. Key players reveal their mindset ahead of Saturday’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain in a historic Parisian showpiece.
Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s teenage winger Yan Diomande, while Arsenal insist Gabriel Jesus won’t leave for less than £20m. Meanwhile, Manchester City turn their attention to Elliot Anderson as Pep Guardiola’s exit reshapes their transfer plans.
Arsenal’s campaign branded ‘utterly lifeless’ by supporters while Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold hailed as unsung hero. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland retains player of the season honours despite injury cloud.
Arsenal leads the Premier League in set-piece efficiency, new data reveals. Manchester City tops expected goals but trails in aerial duels. Liverpool and Chelsea show defensive lapses in long-shot metrics.
Opta’s 2025-26 Premier League Team of the Season places Arsenal’s David Raya and Gabriel at the heart of the XI, with Declan Rice and Matheus Nunes also featured. The data-driven lineup underscores Arsenal’s dominance under Mikel Arteta.
BBC pundits and fans alike failed to predict the 2025-26 Premier League title correctly, while an AI model outperformed them all. Only six experts correctly foreshadowed Arsenal’s championship, and Microsoft Copilot’s algorithm finished top in a season-wide prediction challenge.
Arsenal secured their first Premier League title since 2004 with a disciplined campaign built on defensive steel. Manchester City fell short despite a £450m spending spree, while Sunderland stunned the league by qualifying for Europe. Pep Guardiola exits Manchester City as the season ends in uncertainty.
Arsenal secured the Premier League crown in emphatic fashion, while West Ham’s 13-year top-flight tenure ended in humiliation. Roberto De Zerbi faces scrutiny over Tottenham’s stagnation, and Sunderland shock the league with a Europa League spot.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal ended a two-decade trophy drought by clinching the Premier League title after a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. The Gunners now set their sights on a Champions League final against PSG as they prepare to dominate English football.
Troy Deeney’s definitive Premier League Team of the Season is headlined by Arsenal’s Gabriel and Saliba, Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly, and Declan Rice’s midfield dominance. The selections underscore a campaign defined by defensive resilience, creative firepower, and managerial brilliance.
Arsenal secured their first Premier League crown with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The win capped a dominant season under Mikel Arteta as Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice struck late to seal the title.
Arsenal secured the 2025-26 Premier League title with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, capping a season of dominance under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners lifted the trophy in front of over 25,000 jubilant fans, marking their first league title in 20 years.
Arsenal secured their first Premier League crown in 22 years while Liverpool edged Tottenham to the Europa League spot in a final-day thriller. Aston Villa sealed Champions League qualification as Wolves and Burnley face the drop.
Arsenal’s Max Dowman, 18, will start Sunday against Liverpool, breaking the record as the youngest player to debut in the Premier League. His selection comes just days after he led England U19s to victory over France.
Arsenal secured their third consecutive Premier League crown with a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. The Gunners finish on 91 points, while Liverpool and Manchester City battle for the remaining top-four spots in the season finale.
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola is poised to depart at season’s end, sparking sharp divides among rival supporters. While some praise his legacy, others dismiss his impact as overstated, revealing deep-seated tensions in English football’s hierarchy.
Manchester City confirmed Pep Guardiola’s departure after Sunday’s finale, ending a decade of unparalleled success. The club will bid farewell to the 55-year-old at the Etihad Stadium against Aston Villa as Enzo Maresca emerges as the leading candidate to succeed him.