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Generated byArsenal are in commanding form at the start of their Premier League title defence, sitting joint-top of the table on nine points from three games after a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The result matters beyond the three points. Mikel Arteta has warned the rest of the division that this squad is operating at a higher level than the side that won the title last season, a statement backed by the manner of the win rather than just the scoreline.
Falling behind early, the Gunners regrouped and found their rhythm through the leadership of Declan Rice and the quality of Martin Odegaard, whose winning goal drew widespread praise from pundits including Peter Schmeichel, who called him the best player in the league. Kai Havertz, returning against his former club, played a central role and drew sharp criticism from ex-Chelsea forward Joe Cole, who questioned why the club ever sold him to a direct rival.
The win also highlighted the squad's depth. Summer signing Ezri Konsa made a strong home debut in the absence of William Saliba, while new arrival Bruno Guimaraes described Arteta as "very obsessed" with improvement, offering a glimpse into the culture driving the club's fast start.
Attention now turns to Europe. Arsenal travel to face SSC Napoli in the Champions League on September 9, a first test of their continental credentials this season.
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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.