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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Stadium on November 26, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Finding the best fit for Alexis Sanchez if he decides to leave Arsenal

After Arsenal’s humiliating defeat away to Bayern Munich, Alexis Sanchez looked terribly distraught as he has been for a while. The Chilean has been with the North London side since 2014. He hasn’t had the kind of success he was hoping from since coming over from Barcelona. Now with Arsenal on the verge of another […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: The Champions league trophy is seen prior to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Manchester City and Barcelona at Etihad Stadium on February 24, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Barcelona and Real Madrid headline the start of the Champions League knockout stage

The UEFA Champions League returns today with four round of 16 games over the next two days and another four next week. Thanks to some unpredictable results in the group stage, we’ve been blessed with some juicy matchups in the round of 16. PSG (FRA) vs. Barcelona (ESP) (Tuesday)  The last few years, the blueprint […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea (R) attempts to control the ball while under pressure from Hector Bellerin of Arsenal (L) during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Arsenal set for Premier League clash Saturday

League-leading Chelsea entertain Arsenal (7:30 a.m. ET, NBC Sports Network) Saturday with a chance to create even more separation at the top of the league table. Of course, Arsenal doesn’t see it that way. The Gunners will be hoping to reel in the front-running Blues a bit with a win at Stamford Bridge. Table watch: […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 22: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal converts the penalty to score his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Frantic and controversial ending sends Arsenal into second place

A wild final few minutes saw Arsenal go from cautious to despondent to joyful as they snatched a 2-1 win against an inform Burnley side. It took a 97th-minute penalty from Alexis Sanchez to get the win, but Arsenal’s victory sees them leapfrog Tottenham in the table. [link_box id=”23195″ site_id=”158″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]This weekend set up […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 19: Leighton Baines (C) of Everton competes for the ball against Mesut Ozil (L) and Alexis Sanchez (R) of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on March 19, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are making Arsenal nervous as they look for new deals

This season has the potential to become something of a watershed moment for Arsenal. Questions about the future of their manager as well as two of their star players are beginning to fester. Arsenal badly wants to sign Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil to contract extensions soon, as each player’s current deal expires in 18 […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: David Silva (R) of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with his team mate Raheem Sterling (L) during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on December 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Should David Silva’s actions negated Manchester City’s second goal on Arsenal?

Raheem Sterling’s goal in the 71st minute got Manchester City three vital points in a 2-1 win against Arsenal. The legitimacy of this goal has been questioned over and over again this week, and, though it was declared onside during the game as well as in review, the debate still rages on. Check it out below: https://my.mixtape.moe/jdcxnj.mp4 So, […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Theo Walcott of Arsenal (L) runs through to scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Watch: Arsenal slice through Manchester City defense like a knife through warm butter

It’s safe to say Manchester City fans are frustrated once again. Sunday’s match with Arsenal had a lot on the line for both teams. Arsenal needed a win to keep any sort of a title race with Chelsea on life support, while City desperately need a win to stay in the top four. Things haven’t […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: The Champions league trophy is seen prior to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Manchester City and Barcelona at Etihad Stadium on February 24, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Looking back at the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League group stage

The UEFA Champions League group stage has come to a close with 32 teams being narrowed down to 16. As usual it was an action filled group stage, complete with goals, comebacks, and upsets. Let’s look back at some of the highlights. Who advanced? Arsenal, Napoli, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, Leicester City, and […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Detail of the Barclays Premier League trophy during the official Premier League season launch media event at Southfields Academy on August 5, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Is the top four beginning to split from the rest of the league?

After only thirteen games, a large gap is beginning to grow between the top four and the rest of the league. Presently, Arsenal and Tottenham, 4th and 5th respectively, are separated by four points. This gives the top four at the very least a four point cushion, which is surprising. Tottenham have been a pretty […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 19: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal (C) scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Watch: Olivier Giroud ensures that points will be split between Arsenal and Manchester United

Manchester United vs. Arsenal used to be one of the biggest games on the Premier League calendar. That’s what happens when you have two teams with big name managers battling it out at the top of the Premier League table year after years. Today it’s different. The battles at the top have long become a […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Ander Herrera of Manchester United (L) speaks to Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United (C) after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Is a win against Arsenal essential for Manchester United?

Manchester United’s fortunes have swung wildly this season. At the beginning of the season, it looked like they would be among those challenging for the title. That collapsed a bit after their form turned sour following their defeat to Manchester United. Then things began to stabilize before destabilizing once again. Now, they sit in 6th […]

FILE PHOTO – (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 609115656 and 602278616) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal (L) and Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur meet in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016 in London. ***LEFT IMAGE*** NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on September 20, 2016 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Who needs to win the North London Derby more: Arsenal or Tottenham

The North London Derby is almost here, which will see old rivals Arsenal and Tottenham duke it out yet again. Going into the game, one team’s form, Arsenal, has been absolutely blistering, which sees them tied for the top of the table, while the other, Spurs, has been lethargic for a few weeks. While this game […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal (17) celebrates with Olivier Giroud as he scores their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Arsenal at Loftus Road on March 4, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal have a good problem with a healthy Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez

During Saturday’s demolition of Sunderland, Arsenal saw Oliver Giroud return to the score sheet for the first time since last season. The Frenchman scored twice in a matter of minutes after coming on in the second half. He has been out injured for nearly a month. Arsenal won 4-1, with Alexis Sanchez scoring the team’s […]

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal (C) celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on October 29, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Watch: Olivier Giroud scores a brace minutes after coming on the pitch

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud opened his account in the 2016-2017 season with a brace just minutes after being subbed on. Arsenal had just surrendered a penalty against Sunderland to draw the two teams level. Arsene Wenger responded by bringing on his French center forward. Giroud, who has been dealing with injuries, hadn’t scored a Premier […]

READING, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Theo Walcott of Arsenal celebrates their sixth goal during the Capital One Cup Fourth Round match between Reading and Arsenal at Madejski Stadium on October 30, 2012 in Reading, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)

Must watch matches for the EFL Cup round of 16

It’s a cup week in England, and the English Football League Cup is entering the last 16 on Tuesday and Wednesday. The last 16 of the EFL Cup usually means plenty of big Premier League matchups and this week is no exception. The Manchester Derby will be the big draw on Wednesday, but this round […]

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