Brazilian defender David Luiz has signed a new one-year contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Arsenal, who are struggling on the fitness and form front, will look to have an inspired show from the veteran defender after a horror show against Man City where he was sent off.

Premier League: David Luiz signs Arsenal contract extension

Manchester City has decided to keep Liverpool waiting for their Premier League title after inflicting crushing 5-0 defeat to Burnley at the Etihad Stadium. Also read: 'White Lives Matter' banner leaves Burnley embarrased and apologetic Jurgen Klopp and Co.

Premier League: Manchester City prolongs Liverpool's title wait after thrashing Burnley 5-0

All 20 Premier League sides have now had at least one experience of their 'new normal', adapting to empty stands and strict hygiene protocols to try and complete the season despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Five takeaways from the Premier League weekend

Liverpool will need favours from Manchester City to clinch a first Premier League title in 30 years this week after being held to a 0-0 draw by Everton in a Merseyside derby without the usual fervour behind closed doors on Sunday.

Liverpool look for Man City favours after derby deadlock

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes he can rekindle Paul Pogba's best form after the Frenchman made a big impact in his first appearance for six months in a 1-1 draw at Tottenham on Friday.

Solskjaer delighted by Pogba's impact as penalty drama denies Man Utd

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is hoping to exact revenge on former employers Manchester United, while Liverpool aim to move within one win of the title as the Premier League's return kicks up a gear across a four-day weekend of action.

Mourinho meets familiar foes Man Utd as Liverpool resume title hunt

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is delighted his side have the chance to win a first Premier League title in 30 years on the field after the uncertainty of a three-month halt to the season due to coronavirus.

Klopp relieved to escape 'null and void' outcome in Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Paul Pogba to show leadership at Manchester United as the midfielder seeks to put a wretched season behind him. The World Cup winner has managed just eight appearances in all competitions due to foot and ankle problems and has not played since December.

Solskjaer challenges Pogba to show leadership for Man Utd

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Leroy Sane has rejected the opportunity to extend his current contract and would leave for another club in this summer transfer window or at the end of his contract in 2021.

Pep Guardiola confirms Leroy Sane will not extend contract with Man City

Aston Villa and Sheffield United played out a goalless draw as the Premier League made a poignant re-start after the COVID-19 lockdown on Wednesday with strong statements against racism and an embarrassing failure of goalline technology.

Sheffield United denied by tech error in 0-0 draw with Aston Villa

Manchester City has resumed their Premier League campaign on a positive note after beating Arsenal 3-0 behind closed doors in the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Also read: David Luiz takes blame after Manchester City defeats Arsenal City's Raheem Sterling shined as the team returned to action after being on halt for three months due to coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester City outclass Arsenal; Raheem Sterling coins on David Luiz's mistakes

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia suffered a horror clash with goalkeeper Ederson during the match against Arsenal in Premier League and the youngster was stretchered off the field.

Premier League: Man City provide injury update on Eric Garcia after horrific collision with Ederson

Premier League's chief executive Richard Masters has said that he supports the move to have slogan 'Black Lives Matter' on player's shirts for at least this week's games as it represented an ethical stance rather than a political one.

Premier League CEO Richard Masters supports 'Black Lives Matter' on team jerseys

The much-awaited Premier League restart will witness Manchester City face Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The blockbuster clash will be played behind closed doors but it won’t matter to the football fanatics much as they will be seeing Premier League coming back on track following a prolonged break due to COVID-19.

Man City vs Arsenal Preview: A battle between the master and apprentice

Premier League football returns on Wednesday after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence. Nothing realistically will stop Liverpool from being crowned English champions for the first time in 30 years.

Premier League return: the issues to resolve

After around three months of break, Pep Guardiola returned to his pre-match press conference routine albeit via video-conference. Manchester City are set to resume the Premier League 2019-20 campaign against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal on June 17 at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola: Man City players not ready for hectic Premier League schedule

No spitting and no handshakes -- the Premier League season resumes on Wednesday looking very different from three months ago. Amid the coronavirus crisis, the Premier League have issued detailed guidance before the big kick-off, stating: "Strict protocols have been put in place to ensure that stadiums are as safe as possible for everybody present.

Premier League return: the rules

Real Madrid defender Marcelo showed his support to the Black Lives Matter campaign by taking a knee after he scored a goal for his club against Eibar. The Brazilian star put the Spanish giants 3-0 up in just 37 minutes on Sunday evening.

Real Madrid star Marcelo takes a knee to show solidarity to Black Lives Matter campaign

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder and Aston Villa boss Dean Smith said they were aware the eyes of the world would be on their match when they relaunch the Premier League on Wednesday.

Sheffield Utd, Villa braced for Premier League restart in global spotlight

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has pleaded with the British government to continue to supply free meals for children in poorer families during the summer holidays in a letter "written from the heart".

Rashford makes emotional plea for rethink on free school meals

When Manchester City wanted some tips ahead of the Premier League restart, the defending champions turned to a team trying to avoid relegation. As players were suddenly ordered home and stadiums emptied, Brighton became a voice of the league during the three-month coronavirus pandemic shutdown.

How Brighton was a voice of Premier League during shutdown?

The Premier League finally makes its long-awaited return on June 17 following a three-month coronavirus lockdown. The landscape has changed since March -- clubs have welcomed back injured players, others have had a chance to regroup and Liverpool have had to come to terms with a low-key title celebration.

Premier League lockdown: winners and losers

Premier League club Norwich City has confirmed that one of their players have tested positive for coronavirus. One of two positive results in the latest round of testing ahead of the league's restart on June 17.

One of the Norwich City players tests positive for coronavirus

The English Premier League players are set to pay tribute to the worldwide anti-racism movements by replacing their surnames on the back of the shirts with the words “Black Lives Matter” during the opening round of fixtures of the British top-flight’s restart.

Player names to be replaced by 'Black Lives Matter' in Premier League's opening round

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