Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger played up his team's Premier League title credentials after a hard-fought win against West Ham sent them to the top of the league. The Gunners will slip back if either Manchester United or Chelsea win their games in hand but the long-serving manager hailed his young team's maturity after playing half off Saturday's ...

Manuel Almunia was Arsenal's hero as the Gunners returned to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 2-0 on Saturday, despite playing the entire second half with ten men. Almunia saved an Alessandro Diamanti penalty just before half-time after centre-back Thomas Vermaelen had been sent off for a professional foul on Guillermo Franco. That ensured Arsenal ...

Manuel Almunia was Arsenal's hero as the Gunners returned to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 2-0 on Saturday, despite playing the entire second half with ten men. Almunia saved an Alessandro Diamanti penalty just before half-time after centre-back Thomas Vermaelen had been sent off for a professional foul on Guillermo Franco. That ensured Arsenal ...

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia helped send 10-man Arsenal to the top of the Premier League after his penalty save inspired a 2-0 win against struggling West Ham on Saturday. Arsene Wenger's side looked to be cruising after Brazilian midfielder Denilson scored an early goal at the Emirates Stadium, but the Gunners were rattled on the stroke of half-time when ...