Arsenal ready to end city’s dominance

THE PLAN Win the thing. The last time Arsenal finished 2nd three years in a row, they broke the cycle by lifting the Double in 2001-02. Frankly, Mikel Arteta would give a limb for half that success, t

For years, Spurs were the team who showed promise but didn’t win a trophy; now Europa League glory helps to shift that pressure across North London. Arsenal have finished 2nd in the Premier League for

“Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises.” The Tempest wasn’t written about the Premier League but, given the play’s central themes of power, revenge, upheaval and a dash of magic, William Shakespea

THE PLAN Return to dominance. Manchester City were widely tipped last term to extend their unprecedented four consecutive top-flight English titles to an equally unprecedented five – then they finishe

Manchester City may have been short-priced odds to win a fifth straight Premier League title last season, but the signs of a fall were there if you knew where to look. That’s according to ex-City wing

THE PLAN With the nickname ‘the Lions’, it’s hardly surprising that Aston Villa go into hiding when it comes to Big Game hunting. Villa have now blown two semi-finals under Unai Emery, as well as last