There was a time when English soccer was considered the best. In fact, many will continue to go out of their ways to claim that the Premier League is the best and most competitive in the world.
Arsenal is considered to be one of the top European clubs in contention to land Ezequiel Lavezzi and Isco in January when the soccer transfer window opens again.
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger could acquire Karim Benzema after all, given Real Madrid's plans of signing Sergio Aguero from Manchester City ever comes to fruition.
Also, Manchester City cuts down Chelsea's lead in the English Premier League (EPL) standings beating Everton but pays a heavy price after Sergio Aguero goes down with an injury and Arsenal gets embarrassed by Stoke City by a score of 3-2.
Borussia Dortmund are underperforming in the Bundesliga this season, but Jurgen Klopp denied that he is planning to step down to accept an offer from Barclays Premier League team Arsenal.
Manchester United continues their resurgence, beating Hull City 3-0 thanks to goals from Chris Smalling, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie. English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea managed a 0-0 draw against Sunderland on the road to stay unbeaten over the last 20 matches across all competitions while Arsenal snaps a 2-game EPL losing streak beating West Bromwich Albion 1-0.
Uruguay turn to Edinson Cavani and Abel Hernandez as they look to make adjustments with Luis Suarez banned from playing in the 2015 Copa America tournament. Meanwhile, Chile is looking to stay unbeaten, with help from Alexis Sanchez who is having a career year, after their heartbreaking exit from the 2014 World Cup.
Arsenal failed to take advantage of Alexis Sanchez's eighth goals for the year losing to Swansea City 2-1 while Tottenham Hotspur go down 2-1 to Stoke City after giving up two early goals in the match.
Also, Southampton continues their surprising run defeating Hull City while Chelsea maintains their lead in the standings with a win over QPR despite Blues coach Jose Mourinho's disappointment in their play.
Mesut Ozil was one the biggest transfers of the 2013 summer, moving to Arsenal tremendous expectations. But he has disappointed at points during his tenure in London particularly during the 2013/2014 UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Ozil showed signs of life in the game against Aston Villa, but is it time for Arsenal and Ozil to move on?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been given the green light to spend again this summer, which could lead to a reunion with Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
While Manchester City celebrates their second English Premier League (EPL) title in three years, the club faces a murky as they plan to appeal UEFA's sanctions against the team for failing to meet their "Financial Fair Play" requirements. Man City faces £49 million ($82,530,700 USD) fine paid over three years, a 21-player limit on next season's Champions League competition and a salary cap to the current payroll level.
