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ArsenalSummary
Generated byArsenal are in commanding form on two fronts. Mikel Arteta's side lead the Premier League with 24 points from nine matches and backed that up with a 2-1 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague in midweek, with Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökeres both on the scoresheet. The win moves them to 10 points in the European league phase, reinforcing their status as serious continental contenders after last season's run to the final.
The squad's depth is a growing strength. Ezri Konsa has been outstanding since his £55 million summer arrival from Aston Villa, forming a formidable centre-back partnership with Gabriel Magalhães in the absence of William Saliba. That absence is nearing its end. Saliba, who has been recovering from a back injury sustained during France's World Cup campaign, has rejoined the travelling squad and is close to competitive action. His return hands Arteta a welcome selection dilemma rather than a problem, with Konsa capable of shifting to right-back.
There is one area of squad uncertainty worth watching. Martin Zubimendi, signed for £60 million in 2025, has yet to start a Premier League game this season and is reportedly preparing to seek a January exit, with clubs across Spain and Germany already informed of his availability. Arteta is expected to sanction a departure, though Arsenal will look to protect their original investment through the structure of any deal.
Next up is a home Premier League fixture against Hull City on Saturday.
Arsenal Overview
Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
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| 1 |  Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 24 |
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| 2 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 21 |
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| 3 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 7 | 17 | 19 |
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| 4 |  Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 16 |
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| 5 |  Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.
American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).
The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.
The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.
Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.
Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.
London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.
Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).
Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.
Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.