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Arsenal need perspective after Fleetwood, but not an excuse

Arsenal need perspective after Fleetwood, but not an excuse

Touchline Opinion29 October 2026

A cup exit at Fleetwood is embarrassing, not season-defining. With Arsenal level on points at the Premier League summit, Arteta must stop one bad night becoming two.

How Many Games Are There in a Premier League Season?

How Many Games Are There in a Premier League Season?

Touchline Guides28 October 2026

A Premier League season has 380 matches, with each club playing 38. Here’s how the schedule works, why it changed and which games count.

When did Arsenal last win the Premier League?

When did Arsenal last win the Premier League?

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

When Did Leicester Win the Premier League?

When Did Leicester Win the Premier League?

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

Oxford are third, but League One's promotion race should revolve around them

Oxford are third, but League One's promotion race should revolve around them

Touchline Opinion

28 October 2026

What Is the Offside Rule in Football? A Simple Guide

What Is the Offside Rule in Football? A Simple Guide

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

How Promotion and Relegation Work in English Football

How Promotion and Relegation Work in English Football

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28 October 2026

What Is the EFL Championship? English Football’s Second Tier

What Is the EFL Championship? English Football’s Second Tier

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28 October 2026

How do the EFL play-offs work? Format and rules explained

How do the EFL play-offs work? Format and rules explained

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28 October 2026

How Much Do League One Players Earn?

How Much Do League One Players Earn?

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28 October 2026

Premier League Assist Record in One Season: Who Holds It?

Premier League Assist Record in One Season: Who Holds It?

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28 October 2026

Premier League goal record in one season: Haaland’s 36

Premier League goal record in one season: Haaland’s 36

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28 October 2026

Premier League points record: City's 100-point benchmark

Premier League points record: City's 100-point benchmark

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28 October 2026

Premier League Clean Sheet Record: Career, Season and Streak

Premier League Clean Sheet Record: Career, Season and Streak

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28 October 2026

British transfer record: the biggest fee and how it grew

British transfer record: the biggest fee and how it grew

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

Football Formations Explained: Shapes, Roles and Trade-offs

Football Formations Explained: Shapes, Roles and Trade-offs

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation Explained: Roles, Strengths and Weaknesses

4-2-3-1 Formation Explained: Roles, Strengths and Weaknesses

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28 October 2026

How to Play a 3-4-3 Formation: Roles and Tactics

How to Play a 3-4-3 Formation: Roles and Tactics

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28 October 2026

What Is the Best Formation in Football?

What Is the Best Formation in Football?

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

How does the FA Cup draw work? A straightforward guide

How does the FA Cup draw work? A straightforward guide

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28 October 2026

Which Club Has Won the Most FA Cups? Arsenal’s Record

Which Club Has Won the Most FA Cups? Arsenal’s Record

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28 October 2026

What Is the EFL Cup? Format, Teams and European Qualification

What Is the EFL Cup? Format, Teams and European Qualification

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28 October 2026

Fantasy Premier League Tips for Beginners: A Practical Guide

Fantasy Premier League Tips for Beginners: A Practical Guide

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28 October 2026

How do FPL price changes work? Rises, falls and selling

How do FPL price changes work? Rises, falls and selling

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28 October 2026

How to Change Formation in Fantasy Premier League

How to Change Formation in Fantasy Premier League

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28 October 2026

Biggest Football Stadiums in England: Capacity Guide

Biggest Football Stadiums in England: Capacity Guide

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

What Is the Oldest Football Stadium in England?

What Is the Oldest Football Stadium in England?

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

Premier League all-time top scorers: the records explained

Premier League all-time top scorers: the records explained

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

English Football League Pyramid Explained

English Football League Pyramid Explained

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

Which Club Has Won the Most Premier League Titles?

Which Club Has Won the Most Premier League Titles?

Touchline Guides

28 October 2026

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