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Premier League
Dec 18, 2016 at 4pm UK
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Arsene Wenger 'to avoid punishment for referee comments'
Arsene Wenger will not face a hearing to explain comments made about referee Martin Atkinson following Sunday's defeat to Manchester City, according to a report.
Dec 19, 15:17
Arsene Wenger: 'Referees protected like lions in the zoo'
Arsene Wenger believes that referees are protected like "lions in the zoo" after complaining that bad decisions cost Arsenal in their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.
Dec 18, 22:15
Arsene Wenger: 'Both Manchester City goals against Arsenal were offside'
Arsene Wenger believes that both of Manchester City's goals in Arsenal's 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday were offside.
Dec 18, 19:24
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola: "Arsenal were lucky in first half"
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals that he 'did not have to say anything' to his players at half time against Arsenal, seeing his side recover to win 2-1.
Dec 18, 18:30
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City come from one goal behind to record a 2-1 win over Arsenal in Sunday afternoon's key Premier League fixture.
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Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal from the Etihad.
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Manchester City make two changes ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's mouth-watering Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
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Arsene Wenger: 'Winning title made tougher by Pep Guardiola'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger acknowledges that it will be more difficult than ever to win the Premier League title this season due to the influx of superstar managers.
Dec 18, 09:42
Pep Guardiola: 'Arsene Wenger getting best out of Alexis Sanchez'
Pep Guardiola praises Arsene Wenger for getting the most out of Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal, admitting that his current central role is "perfect" for the Chilean.
Dec 18, 09:29
Arsene Wenger: 'I admire Pep Guardiola'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger declares his admiration for Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between the two sides.
Dec 16, 22:49
Nolito: 'Best is yet to come from Manchester City'
Manchester City forward Nolito insists that the best is yet to come from his side ahead of their Premier League clash with title rivals Arsenal at the Etihad.
Dec 16, 19:52
Pep Guardiola declares admiration for Arsene Wenger
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola declares his respect and admiration for Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger, describing him at "the boss".
Dec 16, 19:17
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal can now compete financially with Manchester City'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger jokes that Manchester City were "good clients" for his side in the past, but says the days of selling to their rivals are now over.
Dec 16, 13:09
Petr Cech: Manchester City "perfect" opponents for Arsenal
Petr Cech is happy to be taking on Manchester City in a "six-pointer" in Arsenal's next outing, claiming that it offers a chance to make up for the loss to Everton.
Dec 14, 13:33
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 29 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 69 | 27 | 42 | 70 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 55 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 45 | 33 | 12 | 51 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 53 | 36 | 17 | 49 |
| 5 | Manchester CityMan City | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 53 | 38 | 15 | 47 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 46 | 40 | 6 | 46 |
| 7 | Aston Villa | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 45 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 44 |
| 9 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 46 | 38 | 8 | 44 |
| 10 | Fulham | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 38 | 3 | 42 |
| 11 | Crystal Palace | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 36 | 33 | 3 | 39 |
| 12 | Brentford | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 48 | 44 | 4 | 38 |
| 13 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 55 | 41 | 14 | 34 |
| 14 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 34 |
| 15 | Everton | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 31 | 35 | -4 | 33 |
| 16 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 33 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 57 | -19 | 23 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 28 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 26 | 58 | -32 | 17 |
| 19 | Leicester CityLeicester | 28 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 25 | 62 | -37 | 17 |
| 20 | Southampton | 28 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 20 | 68 | -48 | 9 |
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