The Premier League returns this weekend with Arsenal sitting nine points clear of Manchester City at the top, albeit having played a game more. Since their previous league game, they have lost the Carabao Cup final to City and been knocked out of the FA Cup by Southampton to cause some concern and nervousness among the fanbase. Yes, it came in Europe rather than the Premier League, but after two cup defeats, a response was necessary. Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard returned to training only ahead of Sporting away, while Bukayo Saka missed both away trips in the past week. That was an option he did not have in the Carabao Cup final, but will hope to have as much as possible in the next couple of months.

Source: International New York Times April 10, 2026 06:17 UTC