Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea. Merino’s first-half header settled the London derby at the Etihad Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool.

Hello there! The first men's international break of the year is officially underway so it's time to gear up for a big week for the U.S. men's national team, but not before a look back as the first trophy of the season was handed out in England.

It is slowly starting to sink in that Newcastle United did indeed end their trophy drought at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, with the 2-1 weekend win over Liverpool being replayed countless times by those of a black and white persuasion in recent days.