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Arteta reveals Saka illness as Arsenal also dealt triple injury blow

Bukayo Saka came off midway through the second half of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze's first half strike proved to be the difference at the Emirates as the summer signing scored his first goal since his summer arrival from the Eagles. However, head coach Mikel Arteta has revealed that Saka's early withdrawal on Sunday came due to the England international's struggles with an illness.

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Arsenal equal incredible Man Utd 100-game record

Arsenal have posted an incredible record in English football that only Manchester United can claim to have emulated. The Gunners have become famed for their defensive resilience down the years, dating back to First Division title-winning days of George Graham. Those qualities are being embraced in the present, with the north London outfit proving difficult to break down.

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Ex-Arsenal star Ramsey offers reward for missing dog Halo

Former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has issued a desperate plea for help after his beloved dog, Halo, went missing in Mexico. The midfielder, now with Pumas UNAM, has offered a $10,000 (£7,500) reward for information leading to Halo’s return. Despite tireless efforts and global support from fans, the much-loved pet has yet to be found, leaving Ramsey and his family heartbroken.

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Arsenal's Eze was 'prepared' for Spurs move before dramatic late snub

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze has shared that he was ready to sign for the Gunners' rivals Tottenham Hotspur before a call with Mikel Arteta sealed his move to the red side of north London. The former Crystal Palace star had agreed a move to Spurs, but when Arsenal swooped for his signature at the last moment, he never had any doubts about moving to the club he supported as a boy.

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'We will have to wait' - Arteta reveals Gabriel injury blow

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided a worrying update on star defender Gabriel's condition as the Gunners prepare for their upcoming Crystal Palace test in the Premier League. The Brazilian centre-back, who has been in red-hot form since the start of the season, was forced to leave the pitch in the second half in the club's 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League earlier this week.

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EPL headline predictions: Man Utd as title dark horses?!

With the title race having already swung back and forth while the top-four and relegation battles are as open as they have been for a few years, the Premier League is becoming increasingly difficult to predict. Sure, the odd match still follows the formbook, but a number of teams are proving tough to pin down and figure out what to expect from them on a game-to-game basis.

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Arsenal handed huge boost as wonderkid Dowman agrees terms

The positive news keeps coming for high-flying Arsenal after they secured a deal to keep youngster Max Dowman at the Emirates. The Gunners are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League and are joint top of the Champions League table after demolishing Atletico Madrid 4-0 earlier this week. And the future’s looking bright after nailing down Dowman to a long-term deal.

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Title favourites? Keane accuses Carra of playing Arsenal games

Roy Keane has accused Jamie Carragher of playing “games” with Arsenal after billing the Gunners as Premier League title favourites. Mikel Arteta’s side are trying to wrestle that crown away from Carragher’s former employers at Liverpool. Manchester United legend Keane expects the north London outfit to go well, but is wary of making too many bold predictions so early in the 2025-26 campaign.

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Pennant on prison & vodka-fuelled night of partying before Arsenal game

Former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has explained how he thought his life was effectively over after being sentenced to three months in prison back in 2005. Speaking on episode nine of the Beast Mode On Podcast, Pennant reveals how he broke down after the shock of being incarcerated had sunk in, while he also discusses how he spent the night partying before his first Premier League start for the Gunners, as well as much, much more.

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FIFA warned pricing 'working-class fans' out will backfire

FIFA’s ticket pricing for the 2026 World Cup is sparking controversy as New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani calls out dynamic pricing that risks excluding working-class fans. The Arsenal supporter wants fixed ticket prices, resale caps and local allocations to ensure the tournament is accessible, tying the fight to his broader campaign for affordability and fairness in New York City.

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Arsenal & adidas throw back to the 90s! Iconic kit collection

Arsenal have thrown it back to the 90s with a collection from adidas that sees an iconic kit from the club’s Highbury era reissued. The Gunners entered the Premier League era with some legendary players in their ranks and with a stunning shirt on their back. Said jersey is being made available once more, with fans given an opportunity to embrace north London culture.

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🎥 | Jermaine Pennant on prison life, facing Messi & more

On episode nine of the Best Mode On Podcast, former Liverpool and Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant reveals what it was like to play alongside Thierry Henry, the challenge of taking on Lionel Messi and how he partied the night before his Gunners debut. Pennant also talks openly about prison life, with the 42-year-old having been incarcerated for a period of 30 days back in 2005, as well much, much more.

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'Boring' Arsenal accused of 'killing the Premier League'

Arsenal have been accused of "killing" the Premier League with "boring" tactics under manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners currently sit top of the Premier League table, three points clear of nearest challengers Manchester City, but have come under fire for their use of set-pieces and long throws, which are now being copied by other teams in the English top flight.

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Arteta hails 'phenomenal' Gyokeres after brace vs Atleti

Mikel Arteta hailed "phenomenal" Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres after seeing the Swede end his goal drought during Tuesday night's 4-0 Champions League rout of Atletico Madrid. After weeks of waiting, Gyokeres roared back to form, striking twice in 14 second-half minutes as Arsenal dismantled Diego Simeone’s side, who are usually known to keep things tight at the back.

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Reynolds & Mac urged to appoint Arsenal legend at Wrexham

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been urged to dispense with manager Phil Parkinson and appoint Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg as the Welsh club aim to finally reach the Premier League. The club have endured a difficult start to life in the second-tier after flying up the divisions from non-league, and the pressure is ramping up on the Wrexham head coach.

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Is Ted Lasso an Arsenal fan? Sudeikis at the Emirates again

Cameras picked up Ted Lasso actor Jason Sudeikis in attendance at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night as Arsenal hosted Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The American entertainer is known to be a huge sports fan and his presence at the game, given his alter ego's place within modern football culture, was an amusing side-note for fans of the world famous show.

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Dowman scores twice but Arsenal's youngsters lose to Atletico

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman scored twice in Europe for the Under-19s as the junior Gunners succumbed to a 4-3 loss at the hands of Atletico Madrid on Tuesday in the UEFA Youth League. At just 15 years of age, Dowman is considered one of the brightest prospects in Europe and has already started to play under Mikel Arteta with the senior squad this season.

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Can anyone stop Gabriel? Arsenal set-piece king strikes again

Arsenal thumped Atletico Madrid 4-0 in a hugely impressive Champions League outing on Tuesday, as Gabriel Magalhaes scored and assisted while Viktor Gyokeres netted a confidence-boosting brace. Three of the Gunners' four goals came directly from set-pieces, as Mikel Arteta's side became the second English side to beat Atletico in Europe this season, after Liverpool.

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'Astonishing' Alvarez earns praise from ex-Atleti & Man City hero Aguero

Former Manchester City and Atletico Madrid legend Sergio Aguero has praised Atletico striker Julian Alvarez for his versatility and impressive performances this season, in which he has scored seven goals and provided three assists. The former Argentina striker has dismissed speculation linking Alvarez with Barcelona and encouraged fans to simply enjoy watching the player this season.

Frequently asked questions

Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.

Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.

Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.

Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.

Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.

Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.

Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.

One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.

Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.

Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.

Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.