Gabriel Magalhaes/Virgil van Dijk/Achraf Hakimi composite
Who are the best defenders in the world? Where do Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal's William Saliba fit in the top 10?
Who are the best defenders in the world? Sports Mole ranks the top 10 and considers where Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal's William Saliba fit in.
Nov 10, 13:31
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Manchester City, on November 9, 2025
Premier League title race: Liverpool's hopes assessed after Manchester City loss as Arne Slot's side equal unwanted record
Liverpool's 3-0 loss against Manchester City on Sunday saw them equal an unwanted record, and their chances of winning the title are increasingly slim.
Nov 10, 00:25
Rafael Leao of AC Milan - August 17, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'discover' Rafael Leao asking price amid AC Milan contract uncertainty
Arsenal reportedly learn the asking price for AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao, who is facing an uncertain contract situation at San Siro.
Nov 9, 13:23
Sunderland's Dan Ballard celebrates on November 8, 2025
Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Brobbey, Ballard deny Gunners in thriller
Brian Brobbey's astounding acrobatic leveller denies Arsenal a critical win in the Premier League title race as Sunderland hold the Gunners to an enthralling 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 8, 08:08
Mikel Arteta/Granit Xhaka composite
Arsenal aiming to match 38-year record and set club Premier League first in Sunderland showdown
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will be out to equal a 38-year record and also set a new club Premier League first in Saturday's intriguing showdown with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 8, 06:29
Granit Xhaka/Charles Watts composite
Arsenal meet "signing of the season" Granit Xhaka in Sunderland reunion as Gunners sent 'ugly, scrappy' demand
Arsenal fans should have no problem with their side claiming the "ugliest, scrappiest" win over high-flying Sunderland in Saturday's Premier League showdown, Gunners expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 7, 13:03
Thomas Tuchel/Myles Lewis-Skelly exclusive composite
Myles Lewis-Skelly's World Cup place not in doubt despite Thomas Tuchel England snub, Arsenal legend claims
Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly should not be doubting his place in the England World Cup 2026 squad despite being snubbed from Thomas Tuchel's latest selection, a Gunners legend exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 7, 10:21
Charles Watts/William Saliba composite
Arsenal transfer news: Charles Watts makes William Saliba claim after "tempting" Real Madrid comments
Arsenal defender William Saliba is likely to leave the club at some point in the future, but fans should not worry about his recent Real Madrid comments, expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 6, 18:23
Gabriel Jesus/Kai Havertz/Mikel Arteta composite
Arsenal striker returns to full training in major Mikel Arteta injury boost as video released
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta receives a major fitness boost heading into the international break, as the Gunners share a video of an injured striker back in full training.
Nov 6, 18:01
Sunderland's Jermaine Defoe and Arsenal's Alex Iwobi pictured on April 24, 2016
Sunderland vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Sunderland and Arsenal.
Nov 6, 13:02
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on August 6, 2025
Arsenal XI vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta changes three
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Sunderland.
Nov 6, 12:46
Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on November 1, 2025
Preview:Sunderland vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 6, 12:06
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 1, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Sunderland: Gyokeres, Martinelli, Havertz latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Sunderland.
Nov 5, 16:26
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring on October 29, 2025
How to watch Sunderland vs. Arsenal : Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Arsenal.
Nov 5, 16:21
Arsenal players celebrate Bukayo Saka's goal on November 4, 2025
Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as 122-year-old record equalled in Merino masterclass
Arsenal equal an astonishing 122-year-old clean sheet record and Mikel Merino produced an attacking masterclass in a 3-0 Champions League league-phase victory away to Slavia Prague.
Nov 4, 18:05
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on November 1, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Viktor Gyokeres recovery timeframe learned after Slavia Prague absence?
Arsenal allegedly learn how long Viktor Gyokeres will be sidelined after an injury suffered against Burnley on Saturday.
Nov 4, 17:53
Declan Rice/Charles Watts composite
Mikel Arteta told to start 17-year-old in Arsenal's clash with Slavia Prague amid Declan Rice Bayern risk
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should consider starting a 17-year-old in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Slavia Prague due to the Declan Rice suspension risk, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Nov 4, 10:56
William Saliba/Real Madrid composite
William Saliba's Real Madrid confession sparks concern after Arsenal star's "tempting" transfer admission
Arsenal defender William Saliba confesses that he was tempted by Real Madrid's interest in him before committing his future to the Gunners, and fans have every right to be worried by his comments.
Nov 4, 06:45
Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal FC, grimaces with his arms behind his head as his team almost score on October 18, 2025
Mikel Arteta issues please to Premier League for Arsenal fixture change as Gunners learn EFL Cup quarter-final date
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta calls for December's Premier League game against Everton to be brought forward due to concerns over fixture congestion.
Nov 3, 23:05
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring on October 21, 2025
Arsenal can equal 56-year English football record in Slavia Prague match as Arteta delivers Gyokeres injury update
Arsenal can match a 56-year-old European record set by Leeds United when they face Slavia Prague in Tuesday's Champions League league-phase showdown.
Nov 3, 19:27
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on November 1, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Gunners duo sit out training ahead of Slavia Prague Champions League trip
Arsenal were missing two of their attacking players during open training on Monday as they prepare to travel to Czech Republic for a Champions League fixture with Slavia Prague.
Nov 3, 16:15
Olympiacos head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar on January 23, 2025
Preview:Olympiacos vs PSV Eindhoven - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Olympiacos and PSV Eindhoven, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 2, 17:30
Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe and Slavia Prague's Tomas Holes pictured on April 8, 2021
Arsenal vs. Slavia Prague: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Arsenal and Slavia Prague.
Nov 2, 15:02
Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi pictured on August 6, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Slavia Prague: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Zubimendi replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league-phase showdown with Slavia Prague.
Nov 2, 14:54
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 1, 2025
Preview:Slavia Prague vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Slavia Prague and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 2, 14:21
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres scores against Burnley on November 1, 2025
Arsenal set new Premier League corner record and match 38-year clean sheet achievement in Burnley victory
Arsenal set a new Premier League corner record and match a 38-year clean sheet feat in their straightforward 2-0 triumph over Burnley on Saturday afternoon.
Nov 2, 07:16
Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi pictured on October 21, 2025
Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi suffers potentially meaningless injury as Mikel Arteta delivers update
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reveals that Martin Zubimendi asked to be taken off in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley, but his issue may not have any consequences at all.
Nov 1, 20:31
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta heads to his technical area on October 18, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta confirms Gunners fitness blow following professional win over Burnley
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says that Viktor Gyokeres will need to be assessed after suffering a potential muscular injury against Burnley.
Nov 1, 17:23
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on November 1, 2025
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gyokeres shines for Premier League leaders
Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table - for a matter of hours at least - courtesy of a straightforward 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.
Nov 1, 16:05
Lennart Karl (R) celebrates scoring for Bayern Munich on October 25, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Three targets 'emerge' in January as Gunners mull over different strategy
Arsenal reportedly consider a different approach as they eye three potential signings ahead of the January transfer window.
Oct 31, 18:00
Oliver Glasner/Crystal Palace composite
“Really upset” Oliver Glasner makes feelings clear on “irresponsible” Crystal Palace fixture proposals
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner is “really upset” over the “irresponsible” possibility of his team playing four games in just eight days leading up to Christmas.
Oct 31, 16:15
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on October 21, 2025
Slavia Prague vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Champions League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow Tuesday's Champions League clash between Slavia Prague and Arsenal.
Oct 31, 15:39
William Saliba/Mikel Arteta/Gabriel Martinelli composite
Mikel Arteta delivers mixed Arsenal injury update before Burnley clash as Martinelli, Saliba latest revealed
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta issues updates on William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli's injuries ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to Burnley.
Oct 31, 11:50
Kyle Walker/Charles Watts composite
Arsenal expert slams "ridiculous, one-sided" set-piece narrative before Burnley as telling stat emerges
Criticism of Arsenal's incredible set-piece numbers is "boring" and "ridiculous", and the Gunners are the victims of a "one-sided narrative" ahead of their Premier League clash with Burnley this weekend, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 31, 11:07
Manchester United/Ruben Amorim composite
Ruben Amorim: Man United manager out to break 16-month streak as October’s Premier League nominations are revealed
Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim is one of four names to be nominated for October’s Premier League Manager of the Month award.
Oct 30, 15:45
Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Fulham's Sander Berge pictured on October 29, 2025
Burnley vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Burnley and Arsenal.
Oct 30, 10:16
Mikel Arteta of Arsenal during his side's clash against Newcastle United, on September 28, 2025
Team News: Burnley vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Arsenal.
Oct 30, 10:14
Arsenal's William Saliba pictured on October 21, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League match as Saliba, Martinelli decisions made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Burnley.
Oct 30, 10:00
Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring on October 26, 2025
Preview:Burnley vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 30, 09:16
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring on October 29, 2025
Arsenal create history as Mikel Arteta's side complete perfect month with Brighton EFL Cup win
Arsenal achieve a first in English football after they complete a perfect month with a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup.
Oct 30, 00:27
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