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Eze produces another stinker as Arsenal drop crucial points

Arsenal missed out on the chance to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after being held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday. Mikel Arteta's side, who were way off their best throughout a frustrating evening in west London, looked to have found a way to win when Noni Madueke headed home superbly just after the hour mark. But Keane Lewis-Potter produced his own exceptional header 19 minutes from time to earn the hosts a point they thoroughly deserved and put a dent in the Gunners' title hopes

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Partey charged with two further counts of rape

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, who now plays in Spain for Villarreal, has been charged with two new counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who severed ties with the Gunners in the summer of 2025 when reaching the end of his contract and becoming a free agent, faces trial in November after denying allegations of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third.

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Zubimendi deserves to be in Player of the Year conversation

Arsenal are heavy favourites to go on and win this season's Premier League. They've put themselves in a commanding position with around a third of the campaign remaining and ought to see out the job from here on in. It's been a real team effort with everyone in Mikel Arteta's squad pulling their weight, but there will always be clamour to crown one player above all others. Why can't that be Martin Zubimendi?

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Alvarez a wanted man despite two-month goal drought

The Metropolitano pitch has become a major talking point ahead of Atletico Madrid's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Barcelona. "Honestly, it's not in good condition," Koke admitted after Sunday's home defeat to Real Betis. "We slip, the turf comes up. Clearly, we have to play better, so it's not an excuse, but we're expected to perform at a high level and we need a pitch of that same quality to be able to do so."

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Havertz suffers ANOTHER injury in fresh blow to Arsenal

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set for another spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury. The Germany international has missed most of the 2025-26 season so far with various fitness issues, and is now expected to sit out several further matches, including next weekend's north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur, due to a fresh problem.

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'Really annoys me!' - Seaman calls out Donnarumma

Ex-Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman has called out Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma for regularly celebrating the saving of shots. The legendary former stopper has also given his opinion on Gunners star David Raya, as the north London club aim to win their first Premier League title since Seaman was still playing.

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🎥 | Seaman talks Arsenal title hopes, rejecting Man Utd & more

In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman joins Adebayo Akinfenwa to chat about his career and his journey from being released by Leeds United to appearing at a World Cup. The two-time Premier League winner also runs the rule on the current Gunners squad, his honest thoughts on Jordan Pickford, THAT Ronaldinho goal and much more.

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Arteta reacts to 'very sad news' of Spurs sacking Frank

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his sympathy for Thomas Frank after he was sacked by rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. Spurs sit only five points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone having failed to win a single game in domestic competition in 2026, despite managing to finish fourth in the league phase of the Champions League.

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'Just shut up about Arsenal!' - How Frank angered Spurs players

Thomas Frank has been sacked as manager of Tottenham after just eight months in charge of the north London club. The Dane leaves after overseeing a run of just two wins from Tottenham's last 17 games and with the team being dragged into a relegation scrap. Frank's departure comes as little surprise, and it has now been claimed that he angered Spurs players with his constant references to bitter rivals Arsenal.

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Chelsea boss Rosenior laughs off first-touch fail against Arsenal

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has hit back at his online trolls after his woeful attempt to control the ball on the touchline against Arsenal went viral. The 41-year-old, who has led the Blues to seven wins in his first nine games, admitted that the "LinkedIn Liam" jibes are starting to affect his family. However, the former Strasbourg manager remains defiant as he prepares his side for a crucial clash against Leeds.

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Arsenal sweating on Merino after Spain star undergoes surgery

Mikel Merino has undergone surgery on the foot injury that he suffered at the end of Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United. The Spain international could well return before the end of the season, but he faces a race against time to feature in the conclusion of what could be an immensely tight title race. Arsenal currently top the table and are six points clear of Manchester City.

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Dembele, Liverpool and Europe's biggest winners & losers

We still have a title race in England! Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League looked to be over after they fell behind to another stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield on Sunday, but Pep Guardiola's men produce a sensational fightback to defeat Liverpool 2-1 and close the game to leaders Arsenal to just six points.

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Alvarez to Chelsea?! Blues backed to win race for Atletico star

Chelsea are being backed to win the transfer race for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. The World Cup-winning Argentina international left English football when severing ties with Manchester City in 2024. A return to familiar surroundings is being speculated on, with it suggested that Stamford Bridge could be the South American’s next port of call.

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Arteta claims nine-point gap at PL summit means 'nothing'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists that the club's current nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League table means "nothing" as the Gunners attempt to end a title drought that stretches back to 2004. The north London club beat Sunderland 3-0 at the Emirates to extend their lead over second-placed Manchester City.

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In-form Gyokeres fires Arsenal nine points clear at summit

Super sub Viktor Gyokeres came off the bench to score twice as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win against Sunderland to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Gyokeres made a huge impact having replaced Gabriel Jesus midway through the second half, netting a quickfire brace to add to Martin Zubimendi's opener, and fire the Gunners to a commanding advantage in the title race.

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'Not the Champions League final' - Terry aims brutal dig at Arsenal

Chelsea legend John Terry has taken aim at Arsenal's players after their midweek win against Chelsea secured a place in the Carabao Cup final. Kai Havertz scored late on at the Emirates to complete a 4-2 aggregate victory over the Blues and send the Gunners to Wembley. Mikel Arteta's side will now take on Manchester City in the final as they aim to win their first major silverware since 2020.

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Arteta sends Oxlade-Chamberlain message ahead of Celtic move

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has sent a glowing farewell message to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after the 32-year-old trained with the club ahead of his move to Celtic. The former England international is set to seal his switch to Celtic Park as he prepares to undergo a medical and has been wished well by the Gunners manager.

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Arsenal made surprise deadline day move to sign Bayern star

Arsenal launched a daring last-minute bid to sign Leon Goretzka on transfer deadline day as Mikel Arteta desperately sought a replacement for the injured Mikel Merino. Despite advanced talks and a late approach from the Gunners, the 30-year-old midfielder has opted to remain at Bayern Munich until the end of the season. Goretzka is now expected to headline a major summer transfer battle.

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Rosenior accuses Arsenal of lack of respect

Liam Rosenior has accused Arsenal of lacking respect after his X-rated outburst ahead of Chelsea's EFL Cup semi-final defeat to the Gunners. The new Blues boss was filmed screaming expletives at the Gunners' players as they encroached into the Blues' half during their respective warm-ups.

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Hazard tips Fabregas to land Chelsea job

Eden Hazard has tipped former Chelsea team-mate Cesc Fabregas to one day become manager at Stamford Bridge, and one of the best managers "in history" as he continues his journey in the dugout. The Spanish World Cup winner is currently in charge at Serie A club Como.

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.