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Arsenal fans during their final game of the season against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

No trophy for second, but Arsenal lived the dream

Mikel Arteta’s work-in-progress squad made the fans believe — and placed football on notice

Goal fest: Jack Grealish celebrates scoring Aston Villa’s sixth goal against Liverpool last weekend. Photo: Peter Powell/PA Images/Getty Images

Premier League’s opening madness may well shatter our preconceptions

Thanks to several unique circumstances, this season will likely confound everyone, from pundits to economists

Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. (Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Race for Champions League descends into madness

Predicting who will qualify for Europe next season is now shamefully a fool’s errand

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will look to spend big to have a chance at winning the English Premier League next season. (Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Guardiola set for Man City summer squad refresh

The Manchester City manager wants to strengthen his squad in the transfer market so that he can mount a challenge to Liverpool next season

Man City boss Pep Guardiola. (Reuters/David Klein)

Can Guardiola salvage Man City’s season?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola conceded the Premier League title to Liverpool long ago, but his side’s profligate attack and porous defence are becoming worrying trends. A…

Get in: Fans cheer Aston Villa’s first goal during the Championship promotion play-off match against Derby County. The team will be rejoining the Premier League this season. (Harriet Lander/Copa/Getty Images)

Premier League big boys under real threat

The straggling members of English football’s top six have not done enough to secure their position, so they cannot afford to rest on their laurels

Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere opened the scoring against Aston Villa after 34 minutes into the match.

Quick goals give Arsenal the winning edge over Villa

While Aston Villa fought hard and were close to beating Arsenal in their Premier League home match, the Gunners managed to remain on top.

David Moyes as a manager at Manchester United between 2013 and 2014

West Brom stun Manchester United, City crash at Villa

West Bromwich Albion deepened the gloom around new Manchester United manager David Moyes with a sensational 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud.

Aston Villa defeats Arsenal 3-1

Manchester United plays the last of today’s five matches in the Premier League against Swansea

Ferguson lauds Van Persie after United’s win over Aston Villa

Manager Alex Ferguson says Robin van Persie’s second goal in their 3-0 win over Aston Villa proves Manchester United deserve a place in history.

Liverpool come from behind to beat Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard’s penalty sealed a second-half turnaround by Liverpool in a 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Aston Villa on Sunday.

United bag controversy-laced win over Aston Villa

Wayne Rooney has fired Manchester United five points clear at the top of the Premier League table after their controversial 4-0 win over Aston Villa.

West Brom’s Scharner sinks 10-man Villa

Paul Scharner was West Bromwich Albion’s match winner as the Baggies beat 10-man Aston Villa 2-1.

Birmingham fined £40 000 for pitch invasion

Birmingham have been fined £20 000, with a further £20 000 suspended, following a pitch invasion during their League Cup quarter-final.

Arsenal, Man City ease to wins in FA Cup

Arsenal routed Leyton Orient 5-0 in a fifth-round FA Cup replay and Manchester City eased past Aston Villa to make the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Villa hit by O’Neill resignation

Martin O’Neill resigned as manager of Aston Villa with immediate effect, the English Premier League club said on Monday.

Man United defend League Cup

Rooney scored his 28th goal of the club season as Manchester United retained the League Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.

Hughes hails red hot Bellamy

Mark Hughes believes Craig Bellamy can lead Manchester City into the Champions League after the striker’s goal earned a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.

Friedel set for Premier League record

Aston Villa’s Brad Friedel is still on track to become the first player to appear in 200 consecutive league matches after he had a red card rescinded.

Late Torres winner sends Liverpool top

Fernando Torres came off the bench to head a stoppage-time winner as Liverpool twice came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-2 on Saturday.