EPL: Manchester City overwhelm Arsenal to stake title claim

A 6-3 victory meant that City have now won all eight of their home games this season, scoring 35 goals.

Per Mertesacker tells Arsenal to prove title credentials

While Arsenal hope to cement their position at the top, fourth-placed Manchester City can't afford to lose their 100 percent home record if they want to stay in touch with the leaders.

Per Mertesacker backs Mesut Ozil to inspire leaders Arsenal

After a brilliant start to life in England following his move from Real Madrid on transfer deadline day, Mesut Ozil has produced a few under-whelming displays of late and Mertesacker believes Ozil will quickly silence any critics.

England sink against old rivals Germany in friendly

The sides' first meeting since Germany's bruising 4-1 win in the last 16 at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa was decided by a 39th-minute header from Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker.

Arsenal keen to learn from UEFA Champions League setback

The Gunners travel across London to face struggling Crystal Palace on Saturday after Robert Lewandowski's late winner secured Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal go to top of the table after beating Stoke City

Goals from Ramsey and Per Mertesacker sealed Arsenal's victory.

Arsenal flop Andre Santos joins Flamengo

His purchase was widely regarded as something of a panic buy by Wenger after Gael Clichy's move to Manchester City and the Brazilian was unable to disprove that theory with his performances.

Flamengo sign Arsenal defender Andre Santos

The 30-year-old fell out of favour with Gunners manager Arsene Wenger last year after managing just 23 first-team appearances in 18 months.

Clint Dempsey scores twice as USA edge Germany 4-3 in friendly

Tottenham striker Dempsey netted his 34th and 35th international goals in his 96th appearance for the USA, moving past Eric Wynalda into second on the all-time US scoring list, 14 shy of Landon Donovan's record.

Andre Santos leaves Arsenal to join Gremio on loan

The Brazil international has played 36 games for Arsenal since signing in August 2011, but has fallen behind Kieran Gibbs and Nacho Monreal in the pecking order.