The Premier League title race has shifted dramatically in favour of Arsenal before a ball has even been kicked at the Emirates this Thursday. After seeing their closest pursuers, Manchester City and

In a late flashpoint, Gabriel Martinelli shoved Conor Bradley off the pitch despite Bradley seeming to be seriously injured. The result leaves Arsenal six points clear atop the table with Liverpool fourth, eight points off third. Up next in the FA Cup, Liverpool will host Barnsley on Monday.

Arsenal takes on Portsmouth in the FA Cup for the first time since the two clubs met in the same competition in 2020. That year, the Gunners went on to win the trophy, which remains the only silverware they have claimed at the end of a season since Mikel Arteta became their manager.

Arsenal missed the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points, held to a 0–0 draw by a battling Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

The biggest game of this Premier League matchweek is Arsenal hosting Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. It is the last game of matchweek 21 of the Premier League. Arsenal are top of the Premier League table while Liverpool sits 4th. Arsenal is on 48 points after 20 league games, and Liverpool is on 34 points after 20 league games.

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Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli apologized to Conor Bradley after bundling the injured Liverpool defender off the field in the final seconds of the teams' 0-0 draw in the Premier League on Thursday.

The first Barclays Women's Super League clash of 2026 saw 10-player Manchester United maintain the deadlock to draw 0-0 with European champions Arsenal.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Arsenal vs. Manchester United English Women's Super League game from January 10, 2026 on ESPN.