Spanish football manager and former player, Arsenal’s head coach since 2019
Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield as Isak's first-half shirt-pull by Timber sparks debate after VAR ruling. Iraola calls for diving to win penalties; critics question consistency between Isak and Gakpo incidents.
Arsenal have begun the season with a string of wins, including a hard-fought Champions League victory over Napoli decided late by Martin Odegaard, and sit among early title favourites. Manchester United have opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 win at Old Trafford, while Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have also taken strong early European results.
Arsenal has started the new campaign by extending their perfect run with a 1-0 win at Aston Villa, thanks to Bukayo Saka’s late decisive goal. Riccardo Calafiori and the defence have kept a clean sheet, while Villa’s new signings and unsettled lineup struggle to trouble the visitors.
A look at how early-season form across the Championship, League One and League Two is shaping expectations, with Charlton, Swansea, Swansea and Wolves noted for brisk starts and Derby’s ownership saga continuing to unfold.
City maintains a perfect start with a 1-0 win over Coventry. Haaland scores, Enzo Fernandez provides a timely debut assist, and Gianluigi Donnarumma makes crucial saves to preserve the lead. Coventry pressure intensifies but cannot find a leveller, leaving Lampard's side still searching for a first top-flight goal this season.
Everton has equalised through Tarkowski in stoppage time after Bournemouth looked set for a win in the Europa League clash at the Vitality Stadium. Evanilson had given Bournemouth the lead, but late drama allowed Tarkowski to lash home from a corner to share the spoils.
Arsenal have sold Gabriel Martinelli in a record-breaking deal, ending a seven-year spell since his 2019 arrival. The club confirms the departure follows a period of transformation under Mikel Arteta, with the Brazilian forward contributing 98 goal involvements during his time in north London.
Arsenal has beaten Chelsea in a London derby, continuing their strong start to the season. Other results included Manchester United drawing 2-2 with Everton, and Hull City continuing to challenge xG conventions. The weekend’s slate reshapes the early table as clubs chase consistency ahead of the international break.
Real Madrid, under Jose Mourinho, has faced a setback in La Liga as they chase a Champions League title, while PSG, Bayern and Barcelona push for dominance in Europe. The season opens with high stakes as teams recalibrate after summer moves including Mourinho’s return to Madrid.
Arsenal travel issues from a technical air-traffic disruption have delayed their Napoli trip as they prepare for a Champions League clash. Jurrien Timber is nearing a return, while Napoli announce Scott McTominay’s ablation procedure and rest. Arsenal sign teenager Mylo Bernard for their academy intake.
Manchester United are enduring a painful start to the season, with a 2-2 draw after an own goal by Lisandro Martinez and late leveller by Cunha. The club sits mid-table after five matches, and manager Michael Carrick faces mounting scrutiny as results fail to meet expectations.
Arsenal have beaten Chelsea in a London derby as Mikel Arteta’s side show resilience after a 2-1 win at the Emirates. Chelsea, despite strong attacking moments, are struggling defensively and still adjusting under Xabi Alonso. The result underscores a widening gap between the two clubs early in the season.
Manchester United have beaten Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at Old Trafford in their Champions League return. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez and Harry Kane scored; Fernandes, Kane and Michael Olise have each been nominated for this year’s Ballon d'Or. United have recorded their biggest European win since 2020.
Arsenal has maintained a perfect start to the season after a 1-0 win at Sunderland, with Bruno Guimarães’s late strike and a pivotal penalty saved by David Raya. Mikel Arteta deems the decision to award a Sunderland penalty as unacceptable, and Arsenal will seek clarification from Pro Ref on VAR involvement.
Coventry City has secured a first Premier League win since 2001, lifting spirits after a nightmare start that left them with four straight defeats and no goals. Lampard’s side capitalised on a late VAR call to beat Nottingham Forest, signaling a potential shift as the break approaches, though the wider reality of the season remains brutal for newly promoted clubs.
Brighton & Hove Albion defeat Premier League champions Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex, in a performance described as relentless by Fabian Hurzeler. Pascal Gross and Charalampos Kostoulas score early, with Chema Andres adding a late header from Gross’s corner. Arsenal’s recent form is under scrutiny after a challenging display, while Brighton celebrate a landmark anniversary.
Ipswich Town’s Cup run became a footnote as Arsenal’s latest challenge in the Carabao Cup ended with a narrow win. The home side had chances, but Arsenal’s experience saw them through to the next round.
Arsenal has extended Mikel Arteta’s contract until 2030 following last season’s Premier League title. The agreement includes a pay rise and cements his place as the club’s longest-serving manager, with staff also signing extended deals. Arsenal aim to build a dynasty after ending a 22-year league wait.
Everton Football Club is moving into a new phase as its controlling owner, The Friedkin Group, explores investment options, including a potential sale. The club has moved to a new stadium and vows to build on momentum while carefully considering next steps.
Arsenal come from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 at the Emirates after Bruno Guimaraes nets the late winner following Riccardo Calafiori's equaliser. Leeds initially lead through James Justin before Arsenal's pressure pays off as Calafiori and Guimaraes strike.
Chelsea have defeated Everton 2-0, with Neto scoring twice and Henderson delivering a standout midfield display. Emi Martínez has been taken to hospital after a head clash, with Mike Penders making his Premier League debut for Chelsea in goal. Chelsea secure their first league clean sheet since January and move into the top four.
Arsenal has moved within three points of the Premier League summit after a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest. Noni Madueke’s 80th-minute deflected goal secures the result, as Arsenal shows resilience by grinding out the victory despite a lack of sharp finishing. City remain top after a win over Ipswich, while Forest stay precarious near the relegation zone.
Arsenal have secured a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in Munich after Declan Rice nets a late equaliser following Eze’s opener for Arsenal and Kane’s double for Bayern.
Bukayo Saka has sustained a left thigh injury after a substitution during Arsenal’s Champions League draw with Bayern Munich. An MRI shows fluid around the muscle; Arsenal expect a minimum six-week layoff, potentially longer. The injury forces a reshuffle as young Max Dowman could feature.
Middlesbrough has routed Bolton 5-0 in a performance that confirms their place among the Championship’s top teams. Will Lankshear has added to his tally with two goals, taking his season total to 13 in all competitions. The display featured 31 shots, 12 on target, and an expected goals figure of 4.17, underscoring a dominant performance.
Kompany has been hospitalised after collapsing at Bayern's training ground. Expects ongoing examinations; the club is planning to have Aaron Danks stand in for Sunday’s match. Bayern leads the Bundesliga and aims to keep momentum as investigations continue.
Nicolas Jackson scores twice to seal Aston Villa’s 3-1 win over Manchester City at Villa Park, ending City’s seven-game winning start. Gianluigi Donnarumma has a difficult afternoon at the back, with Villa’s finishing proving decisive. Emery’s side shows resilience after summer upheaval, while City face questions over defensive robustness heading into a packed fixture list.
Arsenal has moved level at the Premier League summit after Ezri Konsa’s early goal helps secure a 1-0 win over Everton. Gabriel Magalhães and Konsa form a formidable centre-back partnership, with Arteta praising Konsa’s seamless integration at the club.
Arsenal’s 16-year-old Max Dowman has been sent off for violent conduct in a Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood, with the match ending 1-1 and Fleetwood winning 5-3 on penalties. Arsenal plan to appeal; Dowman’s red card comes amid a tough spell of discipline as he learns under pressure.
Arsenal crash out of the League Cup after a 5-3 penalty defeat to Fleetwood following a 1-1 draw. Bruno Guimarães misses in the shootout while Conor Haughey nets Fleetwood’s winner; Dowman is sent off for violent conduct as Arteta’s selection gamble backfires.
Arsenal have secured a Premier League win at Anfield, their first there since 2012, as Kai Havertz scores the opener and Arsenal defend deeply to secure a 1-0 victory. The result lifts them to the top of the table with 24 points from nine games while Liverpool linger in the hunt for consistency.