The pre-season optimism at Arsenal were quickly deflated by losing to West Ham at the start of its search for a first league title since 2004. There's another London derby for Arsenal tomorrow against Crystal Palace and goalkeeper Petr Cech will want to avoid a repeat of the mistakes that contributed to 2-0 collapse to West Ham.

Meanwhile, the promoted teams failed to win on the opening weekend, with Watford the only one to avoid defeat by drawing at Everton. Watford host West Brom today when Norwich travel to Sunderland. Bournemouth is at Liverpool in the Monday night game.

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy will not be sacked over a racial slur captured on camera at a casino, manager Claudio Ranieri said Thursday.

"Jamie apologised to everyone, it was a mistake," Ranieri said. "The club has said it is OK."