ArsenalSummary
Generated byArsenal's title defence has taken an early blow before a ball has been kicked in anger, with Mikel Arteta confirming that William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are both facing extended spells on the sidelines. The Arsenal manager described the club as having lost "incredible" influence at the back, a stark admission that sets a difficult tone for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. Losing two of the first-choice defensive starters simultaneously is a serious problem for any side, let alone one trying to retain a Premier League title.
Arteta has responded by accelerating his rebuild. The £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle adds genuine quality in midfield, though the deal has prompted questions about Martin Zubimendi's future, with Chelsea and Real Madrid now circling the Spanish midfielder. Gabriel Martinelli's situation adds further uncertainty. Galatasaray have submitted a significant bid, Roma are also monitoring him, and Arsenal have made clear they will not sanction a sale until a replacement is secured. With the window closing, that standoff could drag on.
The squad trim is moving forward too, with Reiss Nelson in talks to join West Ham. On the pitch, Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates, with Viktor Gyokeres struggling in front of goal. The Community Shield against Manchester City in Cardiff arrives next, and Gyokeres has been vocal about treating it as a genuine opportunity rather than a warm-up. Frank Leboeuf has backed Arsenal to retain their title, but the defensive absences mean Arteta must find answers quickly.
Arsenal Overview
Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 |  Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3 |  Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4 |  Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.