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☆ Leaders Arsenal held by Newcastle, Man United win again
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Manchester United cemented their top-four place, moving level on points with Newcastle as goals by Casemiro, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford sealed a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford. Arsenal, who failed to score for the first time this season in all competitions, have 44 points from 17 games with champions Manchester City on 36 after playing 16. Newcastle have 35 from 18 matches, ahead of United on goal difference although they have played a game more. Manchester United are now five points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur after a fourth successive league win. United are back in action on Friday when they host Everton in the FA Cup third round.

☆ Decisive Odegaard leads from front as Arsenal scale new heights
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Rohith Nair | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"(City's) Kevin De Bruyne sees it, Odegaard sees it. But I don't think any other player in the Premier League sees it open up." Having initially signed the midfielder on loan from Real Madrid, the 35 million euros ($37.46 million) Arsenal paid to make his move permanent now looks a steal. Odegaard's transformation has drawn parallels with former club captain Cesc Fabregas, who was tasked with leading the side at the tender age of 21 by ex-manager Arsene Wenger. "He has represented the values of this football club, the team... in the best possible way," Arteta said.

☆ Arsenal look real deal, Newcastle relentless and Tottenham fickle as battle resumes
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

ARSENAL BEGIN WHERE THEY LEFT OFFWhen Mikel Arteta's table toppers went behind early on against struggling West Ham United there were mutterings around the Emirates Stadium -- with fans perhaps fearing Arsenal's pre-break momentum had been lost. TOTTENHAM CONTINUE TO PUZZLETottenham's inability to show consistency, even throughout 90 minutes, was evident again in a 2-2 draw at Brentford. But, as so often this season, they showed that when in a self-inflicted hole, they can actually look like a good side. West Ham United look a shadow of the side that were so impressive last season and a fourth straight defeat heaped more pressure on manager David Moyes. Like West Ham, Everton are just above the drop zone but a home loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers was ominous and manager Frank Lampard will need positive results quickly to silence his critics.

☆ Arsenal return to top, Salah earns Liverpool win at Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

A second-half goal by Brazilian defender Gabriel earned Mikel Arteta's side their 11th win in 13 league games and they have now beaten Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Chelsea. Gabriel's 63rd minute toe-poke by Gabriel was enough to lift Arsenal to 34 points from 13 games. "We're not in a fantastic moment as we speak and in the end Arsenal deserved to win because they were the better team overall," Potter said. But despite constant pressure they could not equalise as Liverpool held on for their first away league win of the season. Tottenham are in fourth place with 26 points from 14 games while Liverpool rose to eighth with 19 points.

☆ Man City miss a trick as Arsenal just will not go away
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Peter Hall | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MANCHESTER, England, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Liverpool's recent jitters meant they were there for the taking by Manchester City on Sunday, but the unusually conservative champions missed a trick, falling further behind Premier League leaders Arsenal who must be taken seriously as title contenders. While champions City, chasing a fifth league title in six seasons, travelled to Anfield unbeaten, having plundered 33 goals in nine league games at the start of the new campaign, Liverpool trailed in their wake. Liverpool looked nervy in possession, giving the ball away with regularity, but a normally ruthless City could not capitalise. With a four-point league lead, and having won 12 of their 13 games this season in all competitions, a first Premier League title since 2004 could be a realistic prospect. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Peter Hall Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Liverpool jolt Man City as Arsenal go four points clear
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Martyn Herman | Tommy Lund | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

City, who could have gone 16 points clear of their hosts with a win, had a Phil Foden goal disallowed, while Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was shown a red card for remonstrating with a linesman after a tackle on Salah. Mikel Arteta's side have 27 points from 10 games with City and Tottenham Hotspur on 23. Chelsea are in fourth spot with 19 points, with a game in hand, thanks to a 2-0 win at Aston Villa courtesy of a double by England midfielder Mason Mount. Manchester United are fifth with 16 points from nine games after drawing 0-0 at home to sixth-placed Newcastle United, who have 15. Despite Arsenal's flying start to the season the popular theory is that relentless City are primed to claim a fifth title in six seasons.

☆ Arsenal young guns show more resolve to confirm title ambitions
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Richard Martin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Arsenal have sometimes been one of the Premier League's most exciting teams but have been characterised for their mental fragility and their tendency to crumble against top opponents. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterIt was only the second time Arsenal have beaten Liverpool in the Premier League in the last seven years but the performance confirmed the team's new-found resolve. Arsenal have been renowned for blooding young players since Arsene Wenger became manager in 1996 although a lack of success since their last league title in 2004 has often been put down to not having enough senior players. "You cannot imagine how much it helps the players and how much belief and confidence, how much support it gives us. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Richard Martin Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Arsenal's young guns show more resolve to confirm title ambitions
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Richard Martin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterIt was only the second time Arsenal have beaten Liverpool in the Premier League in the last seven years but the performance confirmed the team's new-found resolve. Arsenal have been renowned for blooding young players since Arsene Wenger became manager in 1996 although a lack of success since their last league title in 2004 has often been put down to not having enough senior players. The average age of their starting line-up on Sunday was 24, with goalscorers Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka each being 21. The difference between this side and the under-achieving teams towards the end of Wenger's reign is their experience. "You cannot imagine how much it helps the players and how much belief and confidence, how much support it gives us.

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