Reaction
Wojciech Szczesny happy with defensive improvement
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits that he was delighted to claim his first clean sheet since December in Saturday's 1-0 win against Stoke City.
Feb 5, 05:33
Thomas Vermaelen impressed by Nacho Monreal debut
Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen believes Nacho Monreal showed that he is a quality player in his debut against Stoke City last weekend.
Feb 5, 04:59
Michael Owen escapes FA action
The Football Association will not look into Michael Owen's reaction to a challenge by Mikel Arteta after the match official confirms that he saw the incident.
Feb 4, 13:38
Nacho Monreal debut pleases Arsene Wenger
Nacho Monreal receives praise from Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for his debut performance against Stoke City.
Feb 3, 14:16
Tony Pulis: 'FA could charge Michael Owen'
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis says that the FA could charge Michael Owen for his reaction to a challenge from Mikel Arteta in their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal
Feb 2, 22:07
Arsene Wenger wanted Ryan Shawcross red
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims that Stoke City skipper Ryan Shawcross should have been sent off for a foul on Laurent Koscielny.
Feb 2, 20:35
Arsene Wenger: 'We can't afford to drop points'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is happy with his side's 1-0 win over Stoke this afternoon and challenges his players to keep up their form.
Feb 2, 19:40
Tony Pulis angry with Arsenal players
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis criticises Arsenal's players following his side's 1-0 defeat in the Premier League on Saturday.
Feb 2, 19:21
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Stoke City.
Match Report
Arsenal edge a 1-0 win over Stoke City due to Lukas Podolski's deflected free kick.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of Arsenal vs. Stoke City.
HT Report
Stoke hold Arsenal 0-0 at the halfway stage of their Premier League encounter this afternoon.
Team News
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hands a debut to deadline-day signing Nacho Monreal while dropping Santi Cazorla, Lukas Podolski and Aaron Ramsey to the bench for their match against Stoke, who make two changes of their own.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Stoke City.
Head to Head
Aug 26, 2012 1.30pm
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Arsenal
3-1
Stoke
Gervinho (27'), Van Persie (73', 82')
May 8, 2011 3pm
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Form Guide
Build-up
Arsene Wenger: 'First-half slips are psychological'
Arsene Wenger feels that Arsenal's first-half performances have held them back this season.
Feb 2, 04:06
Arsenal's Nacho Monreal could start against Stoke City
Nacho Monreal is likely to make his Arsenal debut against Stoke City on Saturday, amid concern regarding the fitness of Thomas Vermaelen.
Feb 1, 14:40
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 28 |
| 2 | Manchester CityMan City | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 23 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| 5 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| 7 | Fulham | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 18 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 18 |
| 10 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 16 |
| 11 | Brentford | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 16 |
| 12 | Bournemouth | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 15 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 12 |
| 15 | Leicester CityLeicester | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 10 |
| 16 | Everton | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 10 |
| 17 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 22 | -10 | 8 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 7 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 27 | -11 | 6 |
| 20 | Southampton | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 21 | -14 | 4 |
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