Premier League returns: After euphoria of World Cup, big teams have big tasks at hand
Eight days on from the dramatic finale of the football World Cup, the return of English league football may come as a surprise to some, and to the resentment of some football-overloaded others.
Here’s everything one needs to know about the league’s major contenders, as the narrative of one of the world’s most popular sporting competitions resumes.
Arsenal in title race
Arsenal have been good this season. No, they really are looking good.
Mikel Arteta has effectively integrated a host of new signings into their system this season.
They have looked fluid in midfield and attack, and won big London derbies against Chelsea and Tottenham, as well as convincingly trumped Liverpool. The team has instilled belief in the ever-passionate global fan base of the North London team.
Arsenal players c...