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Since Arsenal last won silverware: 23 ex-Gunners win 56 major trophies … and counting

By Steven Slayford 13 May 2013 In yet another trophy-less season for Arsenal, the biggest prize possible for Arsene Wenger’s team is a top-four finish in the Premier League, with Wigan on Tuesday the next hurdle to clear. Infamously, former Arsenal players who have left...

Premier League goals record unlikely despite prolific Manchester United

By Brian Sears 11 May 2013 Chelsea's 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Saturday, which established Frank Lampard as Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer, took the Premier League's total goals tally for the season to 999 goals - but a new scoring record that seemed...

Manchester United win 20th English title to close gap on Liverpool trophy record

By Nick Harris 22 April 2013 Manchester United's 3-0 win against Aston Villa in the Premier League this evening secured them their 20th English title, and takes their all-time haul of 'major' trophies to 39, just two behind Liverpool's all-time haul of 41. For the...

Cardiff’s elevation takes Premier League membership to brink of majority experience

By Nick Harris 17 April 2013 Cardiff City's guaranteed promotion to the Premier League means that half of the 92 clubs in English football's four main divisions next season will have tasted Premier League football at some point since 1992. That means being in the...

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