Transfer grades: Arsenal get a D for handling of Ozil exit
The January transfer window is upon us. Here are the big deals and how we rate them, with Mesut Ozil finally leaving Arsenal for Fenerbahce.
Arsenal's Ozil saga ends as he joins Fenerbahce
Mesut Ozil has left Arsenal to join Turkish side Fenerbahce.
Sources: Solskjaer agrees to Lingard loan move
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sanctioned Jesse Lingard's loan move and the final decision rests with Manchester United's board, sources have told ESPN.
Arsenal unsure if Aubameyang available for Southampton
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he is unsure if skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be available for their Premier League trip to Southampton on T
Watkins breaks goal drought as Villa sink Newcastle
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins scored his first Premier League goal in 10 games and Bertrand Traore added another in a 2-0 win over Newcastle.
Leboeuf: Arteta made the wrong choices vs. Southampton (1:19)
Benitez leaves China job, cites COVID-19
Rafa Benitez has left Chinese Dalian Pro, with the Spaniard saying on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in his decision.
Guardiola: Premier League needs fewer teams
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola has called for a reduction in the number of clubs in the Premier League to improve the quality of competition.
Arteta hopes Arsenal have learned from Ozil, Sokratis exits
Arsenal will look to avoid repeating expensive terminations of contracts for players who have been left out of rosters, manager Mikel Arteta has sai
Moreno: Salah doesn't contribute when he's not scoring (1:08)
Milan sign Tomori on loan until end of season
AC Milan have signed defender Fikayo Tomori on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season with the option of a permanent transfer.
Guardiola confirms De Bruyne out for 4 to 6 weeks (0:45)
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Villa's Smith 'reluctantly' accepts FA charge
(Adds Smith fined by FA)
Lampard frustrated by question during Chelsea presser (0:43)
Why Rashford doesn't have the game to be a centre forward (1:33)
Defiant Lampard comes out fighting over future
Frank Lampard has called for objectivity in assessing Chelsea's season as he accused some media of using "confirmation bias."
How VAR decisions have affected every Premier League club in 2020-21
We're collating a league table of overturned VAR decisions. Who will benefit most over the course of the Premier League season?
De Bruyne facing six weeks out - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could be out for six weeks.
Should Arsenal insert a buy-out clause for Odegaard? (1:46)
Solskjaer: Liverpool's issues bigger than Van Dijk
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Liverpool's problems are down to more than just Virgil van Dijk's injury.
Arsenal secure loan deal for Socceroos' Ryan
Arsenal have announced the signing of Brighton and Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan on loan until the end of the season.
Real Madrid's Odegaard close to Arsenal loan deal - sources
Arsenal are close to completing a loan deal for Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard, sources have told ESPN.
Rashford must learn how to be a striker from clinical Cavani
Edinson Cavani is still a top centre-forward, but Man United can't rely on the 33-year-old forever. That means Rashford & Co. need to step up.
Lampard gifted extra time as Chelsea have no clear succession plan
Frank Lampard could get more time at Chelsea -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest. PLUS: Man United won't let Donny van de Beek leave.
Prem Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | +11 | 40 |
| Manchester City | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | +18 | 38 |
| Leicester City | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | +14 | 38 |
| Liverpool | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | +15 | 34 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | +16 | 33 |
| Everton | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | +7 | 32 |
| West Ham United | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 32 |
| Aston Villa | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | +13 | 29 |
| Chelsea | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | +10 | 29 |
| Southampton | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 29 |
| Arsenal | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | +4 | 27 |
| Leeds United | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | -4 | 23 |
| Crystal Palace | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | -11 | 23 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -8 | 22 |
| Burnley | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -12 | 19 |
| Newcastle United | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -14 | 19 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | -7 | 17 |
| Fulham | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -12 | 12 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | -28 | 11 |
| Sheffield United | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16 | -22 | 5 |