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Aston Villa's Leon Bailey (right) and Arsenal's Declan Rice vie for the ball during their match in London on Sunday.
SOCCER
Apr 15, 2024
Mikel Arteta challenges Arsenal to 'show character' after title hopes take hit
The Gunners' title hopes suffered a blow in a 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa.
Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu (left) in action during a game against Fulham on Dec. 31
SOCCER
Mar 21, 2024
Tomiyasu signs long-term contract extension with Arsenal
The 25-year-old joined the Gunners from Italian side Bologna in the summer of 2021 and quickly won a regular spot.
Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto celebrates after Robert Lewandowski (background) scored during the team's last-16 Champions League match against Napoli on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Mar 13, 2024
Barcelona into Champions League last eight with 3-1 win over Napoli
In a highly entertaining affair at Montjuic Stadium, Barca pressed high early on, giving Napoli little time to settle.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores the team's second goal in the club's win over Brentford on Saturday at Emirates Stadium in London.
SOCCER
Mar 10, 2024
Kai Havertz takes Arsenal to top of Premier League
An eighth consecutive Premier League win took Mikel Arteta's men one point ahead of Liverpool and two clear of defending champions City.
Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior scores an own goal in the side's defeat to Liverpool in the third round of the FA Cup at Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2024
Klopp hails Liverpool spirit after FA Cup win at Arsenal
Klopp's side had to survive a sustained Arsenal assault at the Emirates Stadium before two goals in the closing stages gave the team a hard-fought success.
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva (left) controls the ball in front of Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko during their match in Manchester, England, on April 26.
SOCCER
Aug 10, 2023
Manchester City to begin title defense as Premier League favorite
The start of a new Premier League season is always a time of hope and dreams, even if defending champion Manchester City will probably be three points clear before its main rivals have kicked a ball this weekend.
Arsenal celebrates after defeating Manchester City to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday.
SOCCER
Aug 7, 2023
Arsenal strikes first blow against Man City with Community Shield win
Community Shield matches often have a "friendly" feel, but there was no shortage of intensity between the Premier League rivals in the London sunshine.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 26, 2023
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal needs to gain strength through transfer market to challenge Manchester City
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the Gunners have to use the transfer market to get stronger if they are to topple Manchester City as Premier League champions next season.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 21, 2023
Manchester City wins fifth Premier League title in six seasons
City has become the dominant force in the English game since an Abu Dhabi-backed takeover transformed its fortunes in 2008.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 27, 2023
Manchester City cruises past Arsenal to seize control of race for Premier League crown
Arsenal still holds a two-point lead at the top of the table, but City has two games in hand.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Apr 17, 2023
Arsenal manager confident Gunners can handle pressure of title race
Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004 is in danger of imploding.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 10, 2023
Arsenal rues mistakes after squandering two-goal lead against Liverpool
After surrendering a two-goal advantage against Liverpool and squandering a chance to build on its Premier League lead, Arsenal was lucky to escape Anfield with a 2-2 draw after an exhilarating encounter on Sunday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 14, 2023
'Wasted money': Rwanda splurges on sports despite criticism
President Paul Kagame has spent a small fortune on sports investments that he says will burnish the international image and diversify the economy of the tiny central African country.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 16, 2023
Manchester City moves into first place after winning showdown against Arsenal
In the most eagerly anticipated Premier League clash this season, City seized the momentum in the title race.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 13, 2023
Premier League stars Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard inspire new hope at home in Norway
Norway has not qualified for a major tournament since Euro 2000.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 23, 2023
Arsenal silences doubters with late win over Manchester United
The English Premier League leaders show their title credentials at the halfway point of the campaign.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 2, 2023
Young captain Martin Odegaard fueling Arsenal's title challenge in Premier League
Any doubts about whether a young Martin Odegaard could shoulder the responsibility of the captain's armband for Arsenal have been erased in half a season, with the 24-year-old having guided the club to a seven-point lead atop the Premier League.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 20, 2022
Vivianne Miedema's World Cup campaign in doubt after ACL injury
Arsenal said in a statement that the 26-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be ruled out for 'an extended period of time.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 10, 2022
Kaoru Mitoma helps lift Brighton to upset of Arsenal in League Cup
The Samurai Blue speedster started the second half at Emirates Stadium and gave the visitors a 2-1 lead against the run of play in the 58th minute.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 25, 2022
Record-breaking WSL crowd sees Arsenal beat Tottenham
The crowd topped the previous high mark of 38,262 November 2019, and reflected growing interest in the English women's game following the Lionesses' Euro 2022 victory.

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