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• Arsenal ready for Chelsea opener as Emirates braced for early title statement

  The Guardian · 2026-08-05 · positive

  Mikel Arteta says his squad is the deepest he has worked with as Arsenal prepare to host Chelsea on the opening weekend.

• Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-05 ·

  Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

• Arsenal v Chelsea: Premier League – live

  The Guardian · 2026-09-06 ·

  <ul><li><p>Minute-by-minute updates from the action at the Emirates Stadium</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/03/arsenal-late-and-big-name-targets-elude-them-transfer-window">Arsenal bank on continuity after window closes</a> | <a href="mailto:rob.smyth@theguardian.com">Mail Rob</…

• 'Saka NEEDS to level up' - Nev, Wright, Carra & Sturridge debate Arsenal's attack

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-06 ·

  Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and Daniel Sturridge debate how Arsenal's attack shapes up and whether Bukayo Saka needs to step up to another level for the Gunners.

• ‘Reverse bucket list’: Arteta channels Wenger in defence of Arsenal window

  The Guardian · 2026-09-05 ·

  <p>The champions’ manager echoed his illustrious predecessor and urged fans unhappy at the lack of a deadline-day arrival to see the bigger picture</p><p>For many people connected to Arsenal, it has been a time to remember the old line from Arsène Wenger. “We live in a society of ‘news’,” the club’s former manager o…

• Chelsea hit bullseye with Morgan Rogers as Arsenal rue what might have been

  The Guardian · 2026-09-04 ·

  <p>The Gunners will have a look at what they could have won when the former Villa man lines up against them, having made a flying start for Xabi Alonso’s team</p><p>Chelsea thought they had little chance of signing Morgan Rogers at the start of the summer. Xabi Alonso and the club’s recruitment team had the England …

• Arsenal take on Chelsea and deadline-day chaos | Football Weeky Extra – video

  The Guardian · 2026-09-03 ·

  <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:i55lfvhkg573wfmby5sdnvq6">Barry Glendenning</a>, Seb Hutchinson and R<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:udhe3gvm3aq645kpzmre7gnm">obyn Cowen</a> to preview the upcoming Premier L…

• WSL round-up: New signings Baum and Hanson secure wins for Arsenal and Spurs

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-06 ·

  Sky Sports' round-up of Sunday's action across the Women's Super League as new signings for Arsenal and Tottenham shine to secure wins for both clubs.

• Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-14 ·

  Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident that saw Ezri Konsa concede a penalty in Saturday's win over Sunderland.

• Arsenal's 21-man transfer window wishlist included Tottenham stars and new Leeds man

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-06 ·

• Baum scores on debut as Arsenal edge Brighton

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-06 ·

  Lisa Baum scores on her Arsenal debut as the Gunners beat Brighton 1-0 in the Women's Super League.

• 'Absolutely emphatic finish!' | Odegaard fires Arsenal ahead

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-06 ·

  Martin Odegaard puts Arsenal ahead just after the break vs Chelsea.

• Premier League LIVE: Odegaard completes turnaround for Arsenal against Chelsea, Everton snatch draw with Man United thanks to late screamer

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-06 ·

• Odegaard and Saka star - player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-06 ·

  How Arsenal and Chelsea's players rated following their Premier League match.

• Ødegaard fires winner as Arsenal complete comeback win over Chelsea

  The Guardian · 2026-09-06 ·

  <p>The first heavyweight encounter of the Premier League season was previewed in some quarters as the immovable object versus the irresistible force. Arsenal do not give an inch. Chelsea have been fun and free-scoring under Xabi Alonso. Yet that overlooked something pretty fundamental. The percussive force of Arsena…

• Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea in thrilling derby

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-06 ·

  FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea.

• Arsenal edge out Chelsea in pulsating London derby

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-06 ·

  Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the first real major Premier League heavyweight clash of the new campaign - in an early contender for game of the season.

• Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-06 ·

  Reigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea in a pulsating London derby at Emirates Stadium.

• Chelsea defeat by Arsenal hurts - Alonso

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-06 ·

  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reacts to their 2-1 defeat by rivals Arsenal in a thrilling London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

• Chelsea made the same mistake as Moses Itauma and were punished by Arsenal star's moment of genius

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-06 ·

• No blockbuster signing but Arsenal's attack still finding another level

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-06 ·

  Midway through the second half at the Emirates Stadium, Martin Odegaard picked up the ball in an inside-right position and threaded a pass towards Kai Havertz, whose flick allowed the onrushing Bukayo Saka to test Emiliano Martinez.

• Carrick's Man Utd missing spark as Konsa shines for Arsenal

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-06 ·

• Wild opening salvo against Chelsea hints at exciting times for Arsenal fans | Barney Ronay

  The Guardian · 2026-09-06 ·

  <p>The home side’s response to Chelsea’s early goal was to play breathless attacking football</p><p>We’re back, baby. So, so back. Well, OK, not exactly back. But back down the time tunnel, for a while at least, as on a powder blue afternoon at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal and Chelsea produced an opening half-hour …

• Morgan Rogers jeered off pitch with brutal chant by Arsenal fans after being restrained in rage at Declan Rice

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-06 ·

• ‘Relief’ of Premier League title has given Arsenal confidence, says David Raya

  The Guardian · 2026-09-07 ·

  <ul><li><p>Keeper says Gunners ‘can beat anybody in this league’</p></li><li><p>Arteta’s side have started title defence with three wins</p></li></ul><p>David Raya says Arsenal are playing with greater confidence after the “relief” of winning the Premier League. The champions continued their perfect start to the def…

• WSL talking points: Palace result in doubt after substitution nightmare, Arsenal signings shine

  The Guardian · 2026-09-07 ·

  <p>Promoted side’s thrilling win may be overturned after they used four substitutions windows while Georgia Stanway show the way for Gunners</p><p>Kirsty Howat’s 60-second cameo deep into injury time could ruin what was a memorable day for Crystal Palace on their return to the top flight. An impressive 1-0 victory o…

• Supercomputer makes huge Arsenal Champions League prediction as two surprise teams ahead of PSG

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-07 ·

• Arsenal beat Chelsea to maintain perfect start and late drama at Everton - Football Weekly

  The Guardian · 2026-09-07 ·

  <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal maintain their perfect start with a win over Chelsea</p><p><strong>Rate, review, share on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/football-weekly-the-guardi…

• Napoli vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Gunners capable of ‘even better version' in Champions League opener

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-07 ·

• Fitter, happier, more productive: Arsenal could hardly have started better | Jonathan Wilson

  The Guardian · 2026-09-07 ·

  <p>It’s still very early but Mikel Arteta’s side are playing with an authority and freshness that eluded them at times last season</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://ablink.editorial.theguardian.com/ss/c/u001.HesXJ57d0x1owJZ-aZPL3dMFWr92HeUFQk2v_wBSJ_UtgE-pwHb4UgXNOWZZo0YVZJBNA466czTQIHYkKVqTI9FbndSRgUGOn_atIxvHB4OIEEz2…

• Chelsea’s midfield a headache for Alonso after Arsenal press advantage | Jacob Steinberg

  The Guardian · 2026-09-07 ·

  <p>There was a gulf between the teams in the middle of the park, with Moisés Caicedo’s absence hurting the visitors</p><p>There have been seasons when Chelsea have turned up at the Emirates Stadium and parked the bus. “You know, I think 10 years without a title is boring,” José Mourinho said in response to criticism…

• ‘Safety, security and service’: behind the scenes with police at Arsenal v Chelsea

  The Guardian · 2026-09-07 ·

  <p>Facial recognition and spotters part of operation at Emirates that involved a dozen incidents and two arrests</p><p>The concourses are silent when, deep in the Emirates Stadium’s bowels, Chief Inspector Pete Dearden’s briefing begins. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/06/exceptional-arteta-ar…

• Odegaard gives dominant Arsenal win over Napoli

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-09 ·

  Martin Odegaard's superb strike gave Arsenal a deserved 1-0 victory over Napoli in their Champions League opener.

• Why there is no 12:30pm Premier League kick-off this Saturday with Arsenal clash moved

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-08 ·

• Cole Palmer called out for Arsenal performance as ‘big game' theory resurfaces

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-08 ·

• Mikel Arteta has learnt from trusting volatile Premier League boss with key Arsenal decision

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-08 ·

• Arsenal hit by travel chaos which forces cancellation ahead of Champions League clash

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-08 ·

• Air traffic chaos delays Arsenal flight to Naples for Champions League

  The Guardian · 2026-09-08 ·

  <ul><li><p>Team arriving late at their hotel in southern Italy</p></li><li><p>Jurriën Timber in squad for first time since May</p></li></ul><p>Arsenal’s preparations for their opening Champions League game against Napoli have been disrupted after they were caught up in the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/busine…

• Arsenal sign 40-goal wonderkid, 16, from Premier League rival a week after deadline day

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-08 ·

• Arsenal latest: Arteta says confidence high ahead of 'tough' Napoli showdown

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-08 ·

• Revitalised Ødegaard’s forward thinking gives Arsenal new lines of attack

  The Guardian · 2026-09-09 ·

  <p>Midfielder has been pivotal to the champions’ rampant start, becoming a potent threat with his runs into the box</p><p>As Christos Tzolis cut in from the left flank and drove towards the penalty area, Kai Havertz could see history repeating itself.</p><p>Tzolis had done just the same on his competitive debut for …

• Arsenal legend quits job with immediate effect as doctors warn of ‘bad outcome'

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-09 ·

• Merson: Arsenal didn't make X factor signing to win Champions League

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-09 ·

  Arsenal's record last year was amazing in the Champions League and they're going to be there or thereabouts again - but I don't think they bought that X factor signing to take them to that next level.

• Odegaard strike earns Arsenal narrow victory at Napoli

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-09 ·

  Martin Odegaard's excellent start to the season continues as the Arsenal captain scores the only goal of the match against Napoli in Naples.

• Napoli vs Arsenal team news LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-09 ·

• Adel Taarabt blew Man United move after fight with teammate, rejected Arsenal and went out the night before games

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-09 ·

• Ødegaard stuns Napoli as Arsenal make winning start in Champions League

  The Guardian · 2026-09-09 ·

  <p>After their record-breaking feats last year in the Champions League, Arsenal are at it again. But having been delayed along with hundreds of travelling supporters by travel chaos on Tuesday, Mikel Arteta’s side had to bide their time against Napoli until Martin Ødegaard continued his rich vein of goalscoring to s…

• Arsenal labelled the ‘best team in Europe' as Martin Odegaard masterclass inspires huge win

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-09 ·

• Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-09 ·

  Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.

• Declan Rice shrugs off Arsenal concerns and says 60 games a season is sustainable

  The Guardian · 2026-09-10 ·

  <ul><li><p>Arsenal are monitoring midfielder’s workload</p></li><li><p>Rice received painkilling injections last season</p></li></ul><p>Declan Rice has insisted his body can sustain more than 60 appearances again this season, despite Arsenal’s concerns after he played through pain at the World Cup.</p><p>Rice racked…

• Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-10 ·

  Mikel Arteta is believed to be close to finalising a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.

• ‘You need him' - Arsenal told to ignore star's nightmare statistic against Napoli

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-10 ·

• Papers: Zubimendi may push to leave Arsenal

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-10 ·

  The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

• 'I want to play for mum' – Arsenal's Cooney-Cross

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-11 ·

  Arsenal's Kyra Cooney-Cross is preparing to play at Emirates Stadium for the first time since losing her mum Jess to cancer, and explains how she has been facing up to her bereavement "one day at a time".

• ‘Delay the meals’: Mikel Arteta reveals latest maverick Arsenal methods

  The Guardian · 2026-09-11 ·

  <ul><li><p>Manager wants players to cope with things going wrong</p></li><li><p>Other tactics include making dressing room even hotter</p></li></ul><p>Mikel Arteta has revealed that he likes to set players challenges, such as delaying their meals before matches and making the dressing room hotter, to ensure they are…

• Arsenal sign ‘next Khvicha Kvaratskhelia' - but highly-rated teenager won't join immediately

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-11 ·

• Mikel Arteta is not crazy for sabotaging Arsenal's pre-season - it's completely right

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-12 ·

• Arsenal monitoring Como's Paz - Sunday's gossip

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-12 ·

  Arsenal are monitoring Nico Paz, Liverpool and Aston Villa are tracking Cher Ndour and Sunderland are refusing to give up on Geny Catamo, plus more.

• 'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-12 ·

  Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.

• WSL talking points: Olid must weather United storm, Arsenal wasteful again

  The Guardian · 2026-09-14 ·

  <p>Manchester United must regroup after a heavy home loss to Chelsea while Crystal Palace frustrated the Gunners </p><p>The frustration among Manchester United fans at full-time was evident at Leigh Sports Village after they had watched their team get thrashed 5-0 by a rampant Chelsea. There are certainly things to …

• Ipswich vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Team changes expected for Carabao Cup clash

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-14 ·

• Ipswich vs Arsenal betting tips and predictions - Gunners to mow down Tractor Boys in EFL Cup?

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-15 ·

• Dowman starts as Arsenal make nine changes vs Ipswich LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-15 ·

• Dowman shines as Arsenal ease past Ipswich

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-15 ·

  Highlights from the Carabao Cup round three clash between Ipswich and Arsenal.

• Dowman dazzles with double as Arsenal cruise past Ipswich

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-15 ·

  Max Dowman shone on his first appearance of the season by scoring twice as Arsenal eased to a 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup third round.

• Max Dowman joins exclusive club with Wayne Rooney as Mikel Arteta purrs over Arsenal star's ‘silk'

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-15 ·

• 'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-15 ·

  Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.

• What next for Arsenal prodigy Dowman after latest statement display?

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-16 ·

  Max Dowman has waited patiently for opportunities in Arsenal's first team, but when he gets them, he delivers.

• Two Arsenal players sent warning as Max Dowman labelled better than Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere at 16

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-16 ·

• Arsenal latest: Gabriel kick on Martinez was NOT red card, says KMI panel

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-16 ·