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The countdown to the 2022 World Cup is on, with just three weeks left until the start of the tournament and the bizarre mid-season club hiatus that comes with it. Premier League clubs have been pedal to the metal since early August to allow for the break, especially those competing in European competitions, and there is no let up just yet. On…

ARSENAL are taking on League One Oxford United in the FA Cup third round RIGHT NOW! The headline team news is that Bukayo Saka STARTS for the Gunners in a strong XI, with the returning Emile Smith Rowe on the bench. Arsenal are wearing their all-white limited edition kit that they sported during their defeat at Forest last season. Kick-off: 8pm TV…

ARSENAL duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Martinelli have suffered heartbreak as they miss out on Brazil's World Cup squad. The pair have been on fine form of late as the Gunners won 1-0 through Gabriel's tap-in - but Mikel Arteta's side were by far the better side at Stamford Bridge. Despite being key players for Mikel Arteta's Premier League leaders,…

THE BBC have confirmed their star-studded line up of pundits for the 2022 World Cup. Gary Lineker will lead the TV team broadcasting the action from Qatar, alongside fellow presenter Gabby Logan. And they have drafted in some Premier League legends to make up their squad. Regular Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer will offer his expertise in the…

Remember when Jordan Pickford was throwing shots into his own net for Everton? When Miguel Almiron and Joelinton were tying themselves in knots at Newcastle United? When Roberto Firmino's Liverpool career appeared to be on it's last legs. Well, that all seems like a long time ago now. For far too long, England's Jordan Pickford and Everton's Jordan…

Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League with a brilliant 3-2 victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side went 1-0 and 2-1 ahead in the game but were pegged back twice by the visitors. However, Buyako Saka's second of the game from the penalty spot with 15 minutes remaining sealed all three points. It took them back one point…

Manchester United had a terrible 2021/22 campaign which saw them slump to their lowest ever points total in Premier League history. The Red Devils have since made Erik ten Hag their new manager and brought in several new faces. However, United still need another striker - especially if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves - and also a defensive midfielder…

OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO is INJURED for Arsenal's return to Premier League action against Brentford with a calf injury. The Ukrainian, 25, has also missed the wins over Fulham and Aston Villa in August. Top-of-the-table Gunners will still play Brentford on Sunday, looking to get back to winning ways on the domestic front before an international…