LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Premier League leader Arsenal had to work hard to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Saturday, edging League One side Mansfield Town 2-1 away in a tight contest. Mansfield beat Premier League struggler Burnley in the previous round and defended solidly for …
Read More »Arsenal beats Chelsea to stay 5 points clear in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both scored from corner kicks as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday to retain its five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Saliba opened the scoring in the 21st minute, flicking the ball home …
Read More »Big Sunday in Premier League as Arsenal hosts Chelsea
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Four Premier League matches on Sunday could have a big impact on the title race as well as the struggle to avoid relegation and to qualify for next season’s Champions League. League leader Arsenal hosts Chelsea on Sunday evening with the possibility Arsenal’s lead at …
Read More »Manchester City beats Newcastle to pressure Arsenal
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City closed Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to just two points ahead of Sunday’s North-London derby with a hard-fought 2-1 win at home to Newcastle United. Nico O’Reilly put Manchester City ahead in the 14th minute with a fizzing low …
Read More »Premier League Title Race: Man City, Villa looking to pressure Arsenal
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Three of the top five Premier League teams are in action on Saturday hoping to take advantage of Arsenal’s midweek slip-up away to Wolves that once again opens up the title race. Manchester City would move to within just two points of the top with …
Read More »Arsenal faces Manchester United in big game this weekend as Guehi makes Man City debut
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal defends its seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League when Manchester United visits the Emirates Stadium in the biggest game of the weekend. Michal Carrick’s side travels south with the morale boost of having beaten Manchester City in last Sunday’s derby, but …
Read More »Rice at the double as Arsenal moves six clear in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Declan Rice scored two second-half goals as Arsenal won 3-2 away to Bournemouth on Saturday to open up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The England midfielder netted both of his goals from near the edge of the Bournemouth penalty area, …
Read More »Arsenal visits Bournemouth as Aston Villa hosts Nottingham Forest in non-stop Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal has the chance to re-open a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday when Mikel Arteta’s side travels to play Bournemouth. Arsenal’s excellent second half display saw them put four goals past Aston Villa to strengthen its title claim, while …
Read More »Aston Villa visits Arsenal in big Premier League clash
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Premier League leader Arsenal is at home to in-form Aston Villa in the most attractive and decisive of the six matches scheduled for Tuesday as the intense Christmas and New Year schedule continues. Arsenal goes into the game after an unconvincing 2-1 win at home …
Read More »Top three all win in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal retains its two-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a narrow 2-1 home win over Brighton. Martin Odegaard put Arsenal ahead in the 14th minute to reward his side’s early pressure, and Georginio Rutter gifted a second in …
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