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Is Arsenal v Manchester United still the greatest Premier League rivalry of all time? By Jonny Bray Sky and other mainstream media outlets have been trying to find a successor to Arsenal v Manchester United for several years now. The decline of the 'biggest' northern and 'biggest' southern clubs on the pitch has seen a hunger for a new game that can be fairly labelled as the greatest rivalry in English football. But can the natural development of a rivalry as complex and layered as United and Arsenal's was ever truly be surpassed by one created in the media to sell subscriptions? Arsenal wrote the latest chapter in this historic back-and-forth between two of English football's most historic sides this weekend. The 3-1 win was a reminder of just what this rivalry means to Arsenal fans. So what better time to take a look at if Arsenal v Manchester United is still the greatest Premier League rivalry of all time? What changed? The hatred between Arsenal and United w...

Players who starred for Arsenal and Liverpool By Jonny Bray Arsenal and Liverpool are two of the greatest clubs in England. With 32 league titles between them, the Gunners and the Reds have dominated domestic competitions and boasted some of the greatest players this country has seen over the years. The two clubs also have a long history of selling top players to each other, with several stars moving from London to Merseyside or vice-versa. They meet for the 236th time on Wednesday, and with that in mind, it is time to take a look at those players who have donned the red of Liverpool and Arsenal. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may never have lived up to the high expectations Arsenal fans placed on him, but he has gone on to have a great career with both sides. He was a fan favourite at the Emirates after exploding onto the scene in 2011, scoring 20 goals and recording 32 assists in 198 appearances across all competitions for the Gunners. Fans may not have liked the ...

Are Arsenal favourites against Liverpool in the EFL Cup? By Paul Martin Last week’s goalless draw in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Anfield showed battling qualities which have been sorely lacking at Arsenal for the best part of the last two decades. It was as welcome as it was surprising – though Granit Xhaka’s sending off ensured there was some semblance of normality – and gives Mikel Arteta’s side a fine chance of reaching their first Carabao Cup final since 2018. With home advantage, are the Gunners favourites ahead of Thursday’s second leg? Yes With two of Liverpool’s superb usual front three at the Africa Cup of Nations, Arsenal could not ask for a better time to take on Jurgen Klopp’s men in a knockout tie. The Reds dearly missed Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in last week’s first leg – it’s hard to imagine the Gunners holding out for a goalless draw had both been on the field. Klopp’s side got their mojo back in front of goal during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Brentford but th...

Are Arsenal ready to go on another unbeaten run after losing to Liverpool I don’t care who the opposition have been, Arsenal’s ten-game unbeaten run isn’t something to be sniffed at. The Gunners may have seen that run come to an end in Saturday’s 4-0 loss against Liverpool, but there is fresh optimism in North London. Mikel Arteta’s side look as if they could challenge for Europe this season, especially with there being no outstanding candidate for fourth place. Should Arsenal fans be concerned? Arsenal have a poor record of responding to defeat. This isn’t just an issue with Arteta. For years now, it has felt like losses can avalanche at The Emirates. Arsenal’s last winning run ended at the start of this season and was followed by three consecutive defeats. The worry is that this defeat could see a return to the poor performances and lack of direction that has come to characterise much of the Spaniards time as manager. Fortunately, Newcastle are next up in Saturday’s early kick-off. O...

Five talking points from  Arsenal  v  Liverpool By Oscar Maung-Haley Arsenal succumbed to their first defeat since August with a heavy 4-0 loss to  Liverpool  at Anfield. The Gunners were ultimately no match for Jurgen Klopp’s men, who ran riot in the second-half following a competitive opening 45 minutes of action. Here’s our look at five talking points from a frustrating afternoon on Merseyside. Aaron Ramsdale is the signing of the season While it wasn’t really in doubt that Aaron Ramsdale is  Arsenal ’s signing of the season, his performance against  Liverpool  was so good that we can now comfortably say he’s the Premier League’s best summer signing. But didn’t  Arsenal  lose 4-0? Well, yes. But had it not been for the  Arsenal  shot stopper, Mikel Arteta’s side would have undoubtedly shipped even more than four. The newly-capped England international pulled off a string of impressive saves during the match, helping to keep ...

Gunners bidding to banish Anfield demons under Saturday night lights By Will Jennings Mikel Arteta leads his troops into battle bidding to finally put an end to Arsenal’s Anfield horror-show. The Gunners gaffer was last playing when Arsenal won a league game at Liverpool in September 2012 and will hope to repeat the feat in today’s Saturday evening kick-off. Arteta, 39, has revolutionised an Arsenal side after a stuttering start to the season and his players arrive on Merseyside riding the crest of a Premier League wave. Arsenal are defending a ten-game unbeaten run and after being bottom of the table during the first international break of the season – rivals Tottenham were top – have clambered to within touching distance of the Champions League places. The Gunners have managed just two points from their last eight matches at Anfield, however – conceding a staggering 28 goals in the process. But Jurgen Klopp’s team aren’t exactly in great form themselves, losing 3-2 at West Ham last t...

Remembering some classic games between Arsenal and Liverpool By Jack Lacey-Hatton Arsenal travel to Liverpool tomorrow with the Gunners looking to keep up their recent good form. While the Reds will arguably be the toughest test Mikel Arteta’s team have had so far this season, it should be an intriguing game, particularly after their defeat at West Ham before the international break. But it will have to go some to be considered a real classic between these two, with this fixture having served up some belters in the past. Here are four of the best;   Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal, April 2009 Probably the first game every modern fan thinks of when classic Arsenal-Liverpool fixtures gets a mention. The celebration of a certain Russian forward holding up four fingers is iconic to a certain generation of Arsenal fans. On a balmy early-summer evening back in April 2009, a ridiculous game took place almost entirely remembered for a four-goal haul from Andrey Arshavin. This was...

By Oli Dickson Jefford There is an air of positivity around Arenal after a run of form that has seen them rise from the bottom of the table to fifth in the Premier League and reach the last eight of the EFL Cup. However, things are not going to be easy once the international break concludes in a few days with some difficult matches coming up in the winter period. Meetings against Liverpool, Manchester United, West Ham, Tottenham and Man City are among their league matches in the next couple of months. Ahead of what is a challenging period for virtually every club, we take a look at Arsenal’s run during the winter period and how it can be managed.  Tricky run of fixtures Mikel Arteta’s men face a huge test next weekend when they head to Anfield to take on Liverpool, though on paper should have an easier time of things the following week when hosting Newcastle. However, that is followed by a tricky run of matches against Man Utd and Everton - both away - before they host Southampton ...