This felt like the statement that Arsenal needed. This felt like the mark of a team intent on finally bringing back the Premier League title. This felt like a result driven by desire and determination and an intensity born out of being desperate to win and not afraid to lose.

Video It’s very rarely routine at St James’ Park, and yesterday was another day when we could be sitting here talking about controversy before we talk about football. Thankfully though, Arsenal dug deep to take three points with a couple of late goals,

Arsenal’s win was the perfect follow-up to Liverpool’s stoppage-time capitulation at Crystal Palace on Saturday, a result that added to the anomalies in the Premier League table: Palace in third, Sunderland fifth, Newcastle down in 15th. But Liverpool first and Arsenal second after six games is the title race set. Take your pick from those two.

Pep Guardiola spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live after Manchester City's draw against Arsenal: "Disappointed with the result, yes, but last season we equalised in the last moment at the Et

Video “Nobody asked me about the midfield three in Bilbao”, said Mikel Arteta after yesterday’s 1-1 draw with Man City, which was true, and evidence that results inform analysis to a large extent. It was pretty much the main topic of discussion among fans though.

The latter was particularly ineffective, completing 18 passes, failing to complete a long ball or cross, losing 100% of his aerial duels, losing the ball six times and generally being more of a hindrance to build up than any sort of help in defence.

The New Jersey Devils played their fourth preseason game yesterday in a split-squad matchup. Half the team faced the Ottawa Senators on the road, while the other half hosted the Washington Capitals in New Jersey.