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  1. When were the other closest three-way title races?published at 10:57

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    There have only been a handful of three-way Premier League title races where the teams have been separated by just two points towards the end of a 38-game season.

    2013-14: By as late as 6 May 2014 only two points separated Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea, but City won their game in hand to leapfrog a stumbling Liverpool - characterised by Steven Gerrard's infamous slip and Crystal Palace's comeback - and snatch the title.

    2001-02: On 23 April 2002, Arsenal led Liverpool by a point, with Manchester United a further point back. But the Gunners had a game in hand and were part-way through a run of 11 consecutive wins and sealed the title by beating United at Old Trafford.

    1995-96: In mid-March, with eight games left Manchester United were level on 61 points with Newcastle United and Liverpool were on 59 points in third. Despite having played two games more, Sir Alex Ferguson's side saw off the challenge of Kevin Keegan's Magpies.

    What if they finish level on points?

    Going into Sunday's game between Arsenal and Manchester City, the chance that at least two of the three title contenders finish level on points at the top of the Premier League is 9.4%, according to simulations run by Gracenote. The chance that all three finish level on points is just 0.5%.

    Should there be a tie, the league is decided on goal difference, then goals scored, then most points in the head-to-head matches, then most away goals in the head-to-head record.

    Whatever happens, there are certain to be plenty of twists and turns between now and the final day of the campaign on 19 May.

    Read more on how the title race could play out here

  2. The evolution of Rice's gamepublished at 10:36

    Emlyn Begley
    BBC Sport journalist

    Declan Rice stats graphic, comparing his stats from last season to this season per 90 minutes. 81.8 touches v 71.3; Touches in opposition box 1.4 v 0.7; Possession won 5 v 0.2

    Declan Rice is having more touches in central attacking positions compared with last term, aided by playing in a better team - and in a more attacking role. West Ham finished 14th last season with a goal difference of -13.

    Arsenal have an average possession of 62% this season, while West Ham never managed 50% in a season with Rice.

    As a result of all this, Rice is scoring more goals and assisting more for his team-mates than ever before.

    His six Premier League goals and five assists are already higher than he managed in any campaign for West Ham.

    Of Arsenal's midfield positions, Rice said: "Mikel [Arteta] wants his number six and number eight to play completely differently. When I've played eight, I have been the highest on the pitch sometimes which is strange to me. I have said that I think six is my best position."

    Many of Rice's defensive statistics - like possession won and interceptions - were higher last season. And his attacking ones, such as shots and touches in the opposition box, are higher this campaign.

    His contribution has grown as the season has gone on too, taking only three corners in the first 20 games - before becoming one of their set-piece specialists.

    "You look at Rodri at [Manchester] City who is probably the best, and he is always in the middle of the pitch linking the back and the front players," Rice added. "The more I've played under Mikel, I have got better every time."

    England boss Gareth Southgate, who named Rice as captain and handed him a 50th Three Lions cap for Tuesday's friendly with Belgium, said: "It's brilliant for him. We know he's a brilliant finisher.

    "We know he can play it in a more advanced role. He's improved so much in that role and is working so much with his club."

    Read the full piece over here

  3. How Rice has changed Arsenalpublished at 09:24

    Emlyn Begley
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Last season, Arsenal's most common midfield trio was captain Martin Odegaard, Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.

    This time, Declan Rice and fellow summer signing Kai Havertz, a £65m recruit from Chelsea, are the most frequent central midfield combination.

    Rice has started every Premier League game since his move, with only centre-back William Saliba playing more minutes in the league than he has for the Gunners.

    The England international has the third-best passing accuracy for midfielders in the league for teams currently in the top six of the table (including players with 1,000 or more minutes).

    His 91% passing rate is only behind Tottenham's Yves Bissouma and Manchester City's Rodri (92% each).

    Current boss Mikel Arteta is the only Gunners midfielder to have a higher passing accuracy in a Premier League season (of players to play in at least 50% of the minutes).

    Of central midfielders in the league to have played 1,000 or more minutes, only Rodri (14.2) has carried the ball more than five metres upfield more times than Rice (10.4) per 90 minutes.

    Arsenal are creating more chances, scoring more goals and conceding fewer chances and goals per game than last season.

    However, at this stage last season - after 28 games - Arsenal were on 69 points, eight points clear of City at the top, compared to 64 this season - above Liverpool on goal difference.

    In December, former Newcastle and England striker Alan Shearer wrote in a BBC column: "It is clear the Gunners have improved from last season, when they pushed City close until the final few games, and it is Declan Rice who has made the biggest difference.

    "I would go as far as saying he has been the stand-out signing from the summer, and the £100m he cost from West Ham looks like money well spent.

    "Rice has made the Gunners more solid and also gives them an extra little bit of bite in midfield, but everything he does on the ball is top class as well."

    Read the full piece over here

  4. Gossip: Gunners have 10-man striker shortlistpublished at 07:28

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    Arsenal have a 10-man shortlist for a new striker this summer with RB Leipzig's Slovenian Benjamin Sesko, 20, Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, 25, and his fellow Sweden international, Newcastle's Alexander Isak, 24, among those being monitored. (Mirror), external

    Italy midfielder Jorginho, 32, could leave Arsenal this summer to return to his homeland. (Football London), external

    Brentford's Ivan Toney, 28, also remains on the Gunners' shortlist with the England striker having attracted interest from Mikel Arteta's side for several seasons. (Mail), external

    The Gunners' hopes of signing winger Xavi Simons, 20, have been hit because Paris St-Germain want to give the Netherlands international more game time when he returns from a loan at RB Leipzig. (Express), external

    Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri will sign his first professional deal at the club after returning from England under-17 duty this week with the 17-year-old midfielder having previously attracted interest from Manchester City. (Football Insider), external

    Want more transfer stories? Read Thursday's full gossip column

  5. Match-by-match projections in the title racepublished at 17:55 27 March

    Manchester City are in typically formidable post-Christmas form as they aim for an English top-flight record of four consecutive titles. They have 10 wins from 13 league games since December's 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa.

    Projected 87 points - Predicted to win all of their remaining games

    As for Liverpool, the 3-1 loss at Arsenal on 4 February remains their only league defeat in nine games so far in 2024. Jurgen Klopp's team still have a trip to Goodison Park for the Merseyside derby to fit into a busy schedule.

    Projected 86 points - Predicted to win all their games bar Manchester United and Aston Villa away

    On Arsenal, although are top of the table, Simon Gleave, head of analysis at Nielsen's Gracenote says their Euro Club Index simulations have the title battle as a "two-horse race", rating City and Liverpool higher as well as the Gunners having "trickier" fixtures.

    He said: "Arsenal have six matches left against teams in the Premier League's top half but five of those are away from home. Manchester City and Liverpool also both have six matches remaining against teams in the top half of the Premier League, but four of City's are at home and half of Liverpool's are."

    Projected 83 points - Predicted to lose against Brighton, Tottenham and Manchester United

    Read more on the Premier League title race

  6. Man City v Arsenal: Pick of the statspublished at 16:08 27 March

    Here are the key statistics before Manchester City host Arsenal on Sunday.

    • Manchester City have won 12 of their past 13 Premier League games against Arsenal, though the exception was a 1-0 loss at the Emirates in the reverse fixture this season.

    • Following their win at Emirates Stadium in October, the Gunners are looking to complete their first Premier League double over Manchester City since 2007-08.

    • However, Arsenal have lost each of their past seven league away games against City.

    • Pep Guardiola's side are unbeaten in their past 38 home games in all competitions, since a 2-1 loss against Brentford in November 2022. It iss their second longest run without defeat at home in their history, after a run of 42 between 1919 and 1921.

    • Arsenal have won their past eight top-flight games, scoring 33 goals and conceding just four. The Gunners have had three runs of nine or more consecutive victories within a single season in the competition, with each one coming during title winning campaigns – 10 in 1997-98, 13 in 2001-02 and nine in 2003-04.

    • Manchester City have scored in each of their past 57 home games in all competitions, their longest such scoring streak in club history.

    Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live match commentary of Manchester City v Arsenal at 16:30 BST on Sunday

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  7. Match of the Day Top 10: How good were Podolski and Ozil?published at 14:50 27 March

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    Arsenal always seem to have a German in their squad, whether that's Kai Havertz in Mikel Arteta's team or Per Mertesacker captaining Arsene Wenger's side to the FA Cup in 2017.

    In the latest episode of Match of the Day: Top 10, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards ranked the best Premier League players from Germany and while former Gunners keeper Jens Lehmann received praise, two other ex-Arsenal players seemed to achieve cult status while in north London: Lukas Podolski and Mesut Ozil.

    Shearer and Richards both ranked Podolski at 10th place.

    "He was great for Germany and then when he came over here I thought he was going to be brilliant," said Richards.

    "It didn't quite work out for him. He did score 19 goals but you just wanted a little bit more from him."

    The pundits differed in opinion when it came to Ozil, however, with Shearer ranking him eighth and Richards placing him second.

    "He was incredible," said Richards.

    "When he wanted to be," interjected Shearer. "You can't tell me his attitude was 100% right at all times. Something affected him."

    "He was a magician," added Richards. "If he was in Manchester City's side...

    "When he was at Real Madrid he was breathtaking."

    Watch the full episode on BBC iPlayer or listen on BBC Sounds here

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  8. A 50th cap to savourpublished at 09:55 27 March

    Declan Rice became the first Arsenal player in 24 years to start a match as England captain at Wembley

    Declan Rice marked his 50th international appearance by leading England out at Wembley against Belgium.

    The 25-year-old is the first Arsenal player to start a match as England captain since Sol Campbell in 2005 against USA, and the first at Wembley since Tony Adams in 2000 against Germany.

    It is not new territory for Rice who captained hometown club West Ham for the 2022-23 season before moving to Emirates Stadium last summer.

  9. Gossip: Arsenal receive Isak boostpublished at 07:55 27 March

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    Arsenal appear to have received a boost to their chances of signing Newcastle's Sweden striker Alexander Isak after the 24-year-old admitted "things can happen" in the transfer window. (Mail), external

    The Gunners are also considering a summer move for Sporting Lisbon and Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande, 20, after he stood out during a scouting trip to watch Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 25. (Sun), external

    Gyokeres has moved ahead of England and Brentford striker Ivan Toney on Arsenal's list of potential new strikers, while West Ham are also interested in the former Coventry striker. (TalkSport), external

    Sturm Graz want to sign Arsenal and Denmark under-21s striker Mika Biereth, 21, on a permanent deal following a successful loan spell. (Evening Standard), external

    Finally, the Gunners are open to selling Portuguese full-back Nuno Tavares, 24, this summer, with Lazio interested in his services. (Football London), external

    Want more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip column

  10. The three things Gunners need between now and the end of the seasonpublished at 13:00 26 March

    Oli Price-Bates
    Fan writer

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    Arsenal are in scintillating form right now, but for the Gunners to take the next step and win either the Champions League or Premier League this season, they will need three things to happen:

    Squad to stay fit

    Key players who have struggled with injuries - like Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu - will need to stay fit and make contributions over a hectic April and May.

    Their availability will enable Arsenal to be unpredictable and fresh for opponents.

    Effective rotation

    Mikel Arteta has struggled to find the balance between consistency and rotation in the past but, during this busy run-in, he will need to get it right with such a small margin for error.

    Havertz remain hot

    Kai Havertz has found some excellent form in 2024 and become an integral part of this Arsenal side.

    His unique skillset and ability to perform in multiple areas of the pitch provide Arteta with the tactical flexibility and unpredictability that is likely to be needed to win a major trophy.

    Oli Price-Bates can be found at The Fresh Arsenal podcast, external

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  11. France game time 'hasn't always gone well' for Salibapublished at 11:59 26 March

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    France manager Didier Deschamps says the "current pecking order doesn't favour" William Saliba, despite the Arsenal defender's good club form.

    The 23-year-old has played 38 games for the Gunners this season and been key in helping them to the top of the Premier League and the quarter finals of the Champions League.

    However, he has failed to cement a regular place for his national team, starting six of his 12 appearances, and was left on the bench during the 2-0 home defeat by Germany on Saturday.

    Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konate, and Benjamin Pavard have been given the nod ahead of Saliba in recent games, as France's preparations for Euro 2024 continue.

    "Saliba is playing a good season [with Arsenal]," said Deschamps. "But I see him alternating things which I like a bit less. With the French national team, he gets less playing time.

    "When he has got some, it hasn't always gone well. I'm aware that I put him in a context that wasn't always easy.

    "The current pecking order doesn't favour him, but he's there. He'll get some game time on Tuesday."

    France host Chile in a friendly at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday.

  12. 'My position has changed a lot'published at 11:20 26 March

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    Declan Rice says he is "enjoying being flexible" in his playing position for both Arsenal and England.

    During his career so far, the midfielder has been mostly used in a defensive position, since his move to the Gunners in the summer he has also been deployed in a number eight role.

    It is a position the former West Ham captain has capitalised on, scoring six goals and making eight assists.

    "I have been playing consistently well throughout the season," said Rice. "My position has changed a lot since I was at West Ham.

    "In a positional sense, it is closer to what Gareth wants here. There is still room for improvement and things I can get better at, but I'm enjoying being flexible.

    "They are two completely different roles. The way Mikel wants his six to play is completely different to his eight. At times when I have been playing recently, I have been highest up the pitch, which is unnatural to me but I am learning.

    "My strongest position is six - I've built my career on that - but when Mikel says he wants to me to play eight I am excited to get up the pitch, score goals and drive with the ball. Luckily, I can play both, but there are still areas of improvement in both."

    Rice's ability in both positions gives the Three Lions more options heading into Euro 2024 and is something England boss Gareth Southgate feels can help the side.

    "It's brilliant for him [Rice], it is something he is capable of," Southgate said. "He is a good finisher - we have seen that in training sessions we have had.

    "We know he can playing more a advanced role but he has improved a lot at six [through] training with great players every day and having great coaches. You can see his game maturing."

  13. Ask Michael Brown - send in your questionspublished at 18:18 25 March

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    BBC Sport pundit Michael Brown will be answering your questions, giving his insight and opinion around your club.

    So what would you like to ask the former Premier League midfielder?

    How does the rest of your season look? Who has been your best player? What does the manager's future hold?

    Let us know what you want answered by sending in your questions here

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  14. 'Speechless' Rice talks of 'great honour' of leading Englandpublished at 17:02 25 March

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    Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice says it is a "pinch me moment" to be given the chance to captain England.

    The 25-year-old is set to play his 50th match and wear the armband for the Three Lions when they play Belgium in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.

    Rice said: "[I am] speechless - lost for words. When he [Gareth Southgate] said last night I was going to be captain I gave him a hug, shook his and hand and said thank you.

    "It is a pinch me moment. On my 50th cap, to walk out at Wembley in front of my family and friends is a great honour."

    Asked whether he had always seen leadership qualities in Rice, England boss Southgate said: "Yeah, no question. You get a feel for a human being and often their family play a big part in that.

    "With Declan, you can sense that stability and maturity in the decision-making process. He led from young age at West Ham and has already gained some good experience, and I'm pushing him in that aspect as well."

    Rice has played in almost every game for the Gunners this season, helping them to the top of Premier League and the quarter-finals of the Champions League, but he doesn't let the pressure of chasing silverware affect him.

    "Not at all [feel weight of the pressure], I absolutely love it," Rice added.

    "During my first few seasons at West Ham I played a lot of games in a row. Playing Thursday, Sunday with European games and coming in for international breaks. I love it.

    "Every time you put the shirt on for Arsenal or England it is an absolute honour and I want to play as many games as possible."

  15. 'Poor performance in domestic cups' - your biggest gripes of the seasonpublished at 12:56 25 March

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    We asked you what the most irritating thing at your club has been this season, whether it be inconsistency, injuries or a player failing to deliver.

    Here are some of your replies:

    David: I think that the most irritating thing this season for Arsenal has been the fans of other teams questioning and criticising everything we do, even when it leads to 5-1 wins and puts us top of the table. Never see this done to Manchester City or Liverpool - only us, and especially this season.

    Swiss Arsenal fan: Timber’s injury in the first Premier League game. Awful.

    Gary: My biggest gripe is that I've been unable to get a ticket for any match this season, despite entering multiple ballots. Still see tickets being sold on unofficial channels. Not sure what the solution is, but makes my annual membership seem pointless.

    Clive: A great season so far but my gripe is the lack of playing time for Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe. I would also have liked Mikel Arteta to give first-team game time to some of the younger players.

    Rocky: When we don't score goals, people complain that we need an out-and-out striker, but then we go score a shedload of goals and say we don't need one. Imagine how many MORE we'd be scoring with one!

    Trigz: My biggest gripe is the poor performance in domestic cups once again. We seem unable to stay in either domestic cup beyond the third or fourth round. It's not good enough.

  16. Cole inducted into Premier League Hall of Famepublished at 11:19 25 March

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    Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been inducted into the Premier League Hall Of Fame.

    Often regarded as one of the best left-backs in the competition's history, Cole becomes the 22nd inductee on to the list of ex-players and managers that began in 2021.

    The 43-year-old won three titles - two with Arsenal and one with Chelsea. He was part of the Gunners' 'Invincibles' in 2003-04 and the Blues side that scored a then-record 103 goals in 2009-10.

    Cole made 385 Premier League appearances, contributing to 147 clean sheets, scoring 15 goals and providing 31 assists.

    "I'm honoured to join the Premier League Hall of Fame," said the former England international. "It's humbling and fulfilling to be rewarded at the end of your career.

    "I went through my career just trying to give my best and be good enough. You take it day by day and game by game. As a young kid, you never dream of any of this and you just do it for the love of the game of football.

    "I played for some fantastic clubs with incredible fans. Winning trophies with my boyhood club Arsenal and with Chelsea are amazing memories that will always be with me.

    "It's emotional to reflect because a lot of hard work has been put in. To join the Hall of Fame alongside the likes of Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand, I'm privileged to be in their company."

  17. 'A clever ruse to keep them fit' - fans on Arsenal injuriespublished at 15:55 22 March

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    We asked for your thoughts on how injuries have made you feel about the trip to Manchester City trip on Sunday, 31 March (16:30 GMT).

    Here are some of your replies:

    Amy: I really hope this is precautionary. Gabriel would be the biggest loss because I don't know who would naturally replace him. Gabriel Martinelli is hopefully ok because it was a cut and we need our star boy fit!

    Liam: I'm not too worried. I feel Mikel Arteta is just taking a leaf out of Pep Guardiola's book and pulling important players out of the March international break. It's no coincidence that Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne are also 'injured' but will no doubt be fit for the next Prem game.

    Noah: All part of a clever ruse to keep them fit.

    Jamie: It feels like the players who have pulled out of international duty have done so with minor injuries, so hopefully it’s a precaution and the players can get some rest during the break to be fresh for the rest of the season.

    David: Glad to see some of the boys getting a rest ahead of our run-in. We need to concentrate on our season, not on pointless international friendlies.

    Nick: Had such a crazy run of games lately, and we have so many fixtures after the break, these players definitely need a rest. It’s almost better that they deal with these issues now than anyone getting injured on international duty!

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