Bukayo Saka shrugs off Arsenal title chase talk despite Premier League lead

Impressed Kieran Tierney reckons Gabriel Jesus has helped Arsenal become addicted to ­winning.

Former Rangers defender Calvin Bassey was reportedly wanted by English Premier League leaders Arsenal before his big money summer move to Ajax.

Arsenal escaped Elland Road with three points on Sunday afternoon after having their back against the wall for the majority of the second half.Leeds and Arsenal's clash lasted just 30 seconds before a power cut caused a 40-minute delay. However, when the two sides finally got back out on the pitch, it was Arsenal who took the lead through Bukayo Saka.But the Gunners struggled in the second period and were handed a huge dose of luck when Patrick Bamford put his penalty wide - and surviving a late penalty scare.

Arsenal fans have been left seething after Pep Guardiola claimed he still considers Liverpool to be their biggest title rivals. Last season, Manchester City were pushed all the way by Jurgen Klopp’s side, who finished just one point behind the Citizens.

Manchester City and boss Pep Guardiola with warnings over a late kick-off in the Champions League.City's 2-1 win against Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad on September 14 was late to get underway before John Stones and Erling Haaland's late goals cancelled out Jude Bellingham's opener for the visitors.That has resulted in City being warned by the governing body as well as Guardiola, who received a personal warning over his time-keeping. Dortmund themselves as well as fellow Group G side Sevilla have also received telling's off for different issues.READ MORE: Pep Guardiola accuses Man City players of going soft at Anfield ahead of Liverpool clashThe Bundesliga club have been fined €5,000 for damage their fans caused during the match, while the La Liga outfit have been given the same punishment for damage to the City team bus during their visit to Spain on September 6.Guardiola's men are flying high above the both of them and secured their qualification to the Champions League knockout stage this week, despite only drawing 0-0 on their travels to Copenhagen.

Mikel Arteta might have breathed a sigh of relief after Arsenal claimed victory over Bodo/Glimt in Norway to remain top of their Europa League group.Bukayo Saka scored a lucky goal in the first-half after the ball rebounded off his chest at the Aspmyra Stadion on Thursday. And that was enough to land all three points and continue a perfect start to their European campaign for the Gunners.Bodo/Glimt did not shrink away, though, and had more than enough chances to get back into the game.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka will have no qualms about the bizarre way he opened the scoring against BodoGlimt. The England international scored his fourth goal of the season to give Mikel Arteta’s side a well deserved side in Norway.

Arsenal against Liverpool.Saka was under extreme pressure after the Gunners were awarded a penalty late in the Premier League clash on Sunday (October 9), with the score locked at 2-2. The Emirates waited with bated breath as the England winger stepped up to take the spot kick.And Saka's team-mate Ramsdale was the most nervous of them all, so much so that he opted to look elsewhere.

Just nine games into the season, Manchester United’s title rivals of the past Arsenal have got off to an electrifying start, winning an impressive eight out of their first nine games. The weekend’s victory over Liverpool seemed like a checkpoint in the club’s progression under manager Mikel Arteta, overcoming the mental block of facing Liverpool that has resulted in poor results across the last few years. This resulted in many now believing that the Gunners will be among those at the top of the table come May, while also shining the spotlight upon the eye-catching development of numerous young players in the ranks.

Liverpool have been dealt a major injury blow with striker Luis Diaz ruled out until after the World Cup with a knee injury before the clash with Rangers.

3-2 victory over Liverpool on Sunday.Arsenal won the game through a late penalty scored by Bukayo Saka. But the decision to award Arsenal the penalty caused uproar amongst fans and critics alike.Arsenal were pushing for a winner with the scores level in the final 15 minutes, and as Gabriel Jesus raced into the Reds' box, he was caught by Thiago who clipped the bottom of his boot.

Arsenal fan couldn't choose whose name to get on his shirt out of Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka - so opted to amalgamate their last names instead.And his unique decision to mix their names caused a stir on social media. The anonymous fan went viral when he was spotted donning the unique top which read 'Bukayo Xhaka' moments before the Gunners' game against Liverpool got underway.And it was evident throughout Arsenal's 3-2 victory why the supporter found it difficult choosing his favourite player out of the pair.

Arsenal boss can't handle big players. Aubameyang left the Gunners in February to join Barcelona on a free transfer after falling foul of Arteta.

Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz is a major doubt to face Rangers in the Champions League after picking up a knock against Arsenal.

Arsenal on Sunday.In a topsy-turvy clash against Liverpool, the Gunners emerged victorious at the Emirates to put them back at the top of the Premier League. In a crucial clash for the north London side, they truly put forward their case as title contenders.But they did get a helping hand from the referee after Michael Oliver awarded them a penalty, which turned out to be the winner in the second-half.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that his relationship with William Saliba got off to a rocky start when the Spanish boss took over at Arsenal. Saliba was brought to Arsenal from Saint-Etienne by ex-boss Unai Emery who splashed £27m on the defender in 2019.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola joked he was fuming with his new megastar Erling Haaland after he only netted once against Southampton on Saturday. Ahead of Saturday, Haaland had netted a hat-trick in his previous three Premier League home games - but he only notched once against the Saints.

Jurgen Klopp ’s stuttering Liverpool. The Gunners will still be top of the table - and a remarkable 14 points clear of the Merseysiders - if they beat them at the Emirates on Sunday.

Arsenal fans ripped into rivals Tottenham for allegedly 'stealing' their ode to Gunners defender William Saliba - and using it to serenade Yves Bissouma.Saliba has wowed Arsenal fans since returning to the club this summer from a loan stint with Marseille. The 21-year-old's already racked up eight Premier League appearances and chipped in with two goals plus one assists which has propelled the Gunners into the title race.And the French centre-back's contribution has earned him his own chant created by the Emirates faithful.